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Strokes16
Frequency#2254
Radical黒black(12)
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of black and substitute. Black substitute.
Symbolism
Eyebrow, eyebrow pencil, makeup. Represents eyebrow.
Component Breakdown
黛=
代黑
代 + 黑
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
黛を引く
まゆずみをひく
To draw eyebrows; To apply eyebrow makeup
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 黛 mean in Japanese?
黛 means blackened eyebrows.
How do you read 黛?
On'yomi: タイ (TAI). Kun'yomi: まゆずみ (mayuzumi).
How many strokes does 黛 have?
黛 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 黒 (black).
Is 黛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
黛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means blackened eyebrows. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.