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On'yomi
ジョウ・ショウ
JOU / SHOU
Kun'yomi
の.る・-の.り・の.せる
noru / nori / noseru

ride · power · multiplication · record · counter for vehicles · board · mount · join

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#377
Radical丿slash(1)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of person riding on tree. To ride, to carry.

Symbolism

Riding, multiplication, taking advantage. Represents getting on something.

Related Culture & Scenes

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

一天万乗

いってんばんじょう

the whole realm; the whole realm

相乗効果

そうじょうこうか

synergy; synergy

飛竜乗雲

ひりゅうじょううん

hero that seizes the moment and rises; a dragon soaring through the clouds; hero that seizes the moment and rises

Proverbs & Idioms

乗りかかった船

のりかかったふね

A ship already boarded

Once started, see it through to the end

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 乗 mean in Japanese?

乗 means ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join.

How do you read 乗?

On'yomi: ジョウ、ショウ (JOU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: の.る、-の.り、の.せる (noru, nori, noseru).

How many strokes does 乗 have?

乗 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 丿 (slash).

Is 乗 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 乗 (ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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