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On'yomi
ナイ・ダイ・ノ・アイ
NAI / DAI / NO / AI
Kun'yomi
の・すなわ.ち・なんじ
no / sunawachi / nanji

from · possessive particle · whereupon · accordingly

Details

Strokes2
Frequency#1978
Radical丿slash(1)

Stroke Order

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Strokes2

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of drawing bow. Of.

Symbolism

Of, namely, possessive. Represents of.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 乃 mean in Japanese?

乃 means from, possessive particle, whereupon, accordingly.

How do you read 乃?

On'yomi: ナイ、ダイ、ノ、アイ (NAI, DAI, NO, AI). Kun'yomi: の、すなわ.ち、なんじ (no, sunawachi, nanji).

How many strokes does 乃 have?

乃 has 2 strokes. Its radical is 丿 (slash).

Is 乃 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 乃 (from, possessive particle, whereupon, accordingly) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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