麻
hemp · flax · numb
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and forest. Forest under roof.
Symbolism
Hemp, paralysis, cannabis. Represents hemp.
Component Breakdown
cliff + 林
Words & Expressions
Words written with 麻
Four-Character Compounds
快刀乱麻
かいとうらんま
solving a problem swiftly and skillfully
麻姑掻痒
まこそうよう
things happening exactly as one pleases (wishes); someone being very attentive to one's wishes
Anime & Manga
ぼくは麻理のなか
Inside Mari
A well-known work with 麻 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
柿本人麻呂
Name contains 麻
Kakinomoto no Hitomaro çi̥.to.ma.ɾo], c. 653–655 – c.
Wikipedia坂上田村麻呂
Name contains 麻
Sakanoue no Tamuramaro was a court noble, general and shōgun of the early Heian period of Japan.
Wikipedia阿倍仲麻呂
Name contains 麻
Abe no Nakamaro , also known by his Chinese name Chao Heng , was a Japanese scholar and waka poet of the Nara period.
Wikipedia大伴弟麻呂
Name contains 麻
Ōtomo no Otomaro was a Japanese general of the Nara period and of the early Heian period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 麻 mean in Japanese?
麻 means hemp, flax, numb.
How do you read 麻?
On'yomi: マ、マア (MA, MAA). Kun'yomi: あさ (asa).
How many strokes does 麻 have?
麻 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 麻 (hemp).
Is 麻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
麻 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hemp, flax, numb. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.