Mono No Aware in Japanese
"mono no aware" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "mono no aware" and related ideas.
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thing, object, matter
Reading: butsu
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of cow and phonetic. Various colored cows, diverse things.
What it carries
Goods, animal, person. Represents all that exists.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for mono no aware?
The most common kanji for "mono no aware" is 物, read as butsu. It means thing, object, matter. Related kanji: 哀 (mono no aware).
How many strokes does 物 have?
物 has 8 strokes.