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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ordinary and bird. Ordinary bird.
Symbolism
Phoenix, immortal bird, auspicious bird. Represents phoenix.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Birds flying
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
臥竜鳳雛
がりょうほうすう
gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel
伏竜鳳雛
ふくりょうほうすう
gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel
Anime & Manga
劇場版 FAIRY TAIL 鳳凰の巫女
Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess
A well-known work with 鳳 in its Japanese title.
火鳳燎原
The Ravages of Time
A well-known work with 鳳 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
竹内栖鳳
Name contains 鳳
Takeuchi Seihō was a Japanese painter of the Nihonga genre, active from the Meiji through the early Shōwa period.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 鳳 mean in Japanese?
鳳 means male mythical bird.
How do you read 鳳?
On'yomi: ホウ、フウ (HOU, FUU).
How many strokes does 鳳 have?
鳳 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 鳥 (bird).
Is 鳳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鳳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means male mythical bird. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.