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鯛

On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
たい
tai

sea bream · red snapper

nature

Details

Strokes19
Frequency#2446
Radical魚fish(11)

Stroke Order

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Strokes19

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of fish and around. Fish around.

Symbolism

Sea bream, red snapper, celebration. Represents auspicious fish.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Expanse of the sea

Component Breakdown

鯛=
魚周

fish + 周

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

鯛も一人はうまからず

たいもひとりはうまからず

Even sea bream is tasteless alone

Good things are better shared

Similar Kanji

鯨19鯉18鮮17鮎16魚11

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 鯛 mean in Japanese?

鯛 means sea bream, red snapper.

How do you read 鯛?

On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: たい (tai).

How many strokes does 鯛 have?

鯛 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 魚 (fish).

Is 鯛 a good kanji for a tattoo?

鯛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sea bream, red snapper. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.