鴻
large bird · wild goose · large · great · powerful · prosperous
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of river and bird. Large bird.
Symbolism
Wild goose, grand plan, magnificent. Represents large bird.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Birds flying
Component Breakdown
water + 䲨
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
燕雀鴻鵠
えんじゃくこうこく
how can a small bird (a sparrow, a petty person) understand the aspirations of a great bird (a phoenix); only a hero can understand a hero
雪泥鴻爪
せつでいのこうそう
ephemeral nature of human deeds and events; evanescence of human affairs; leaving no trace
鴻鵠の志
こうこくのこころざし
The ambition of a swan; Grand aspirations and lofty ideals
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鴻 mean in Japanese?
鴻 means large bird, wild goose, large, great, powerful, prosperous.
How do you read 鴻?
On'yomi: コウ、ゴウ (KOU, GOU). Kun'yomi: おおとり、ひしくい、おおがり (ootori, hishikui, oogari).
How many strokes does 鴻 have?
鴻 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 鳥 (bird).
Is 鴻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鴻 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means large bird, wild goose, large, great, powerful, prosperous. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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