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乳
On'yomi
ニュウ
NYUU
Kun'yomi
ちち・ち
chichi / chi
milk · breasts
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
乳=
孚乚
孚 + 乚
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hook and phonetic. Nursing hook.
Symbolism
Milk, breast, breast milk. Represents milk.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
乳母日傘
おんばひがさ
(bringing up a child) with greatest care pampering (him, her) with material comforts of a rich family; (being brought up) in a hothouse atmosphere; (bringing up a child) with greatest care pampering (him, her) with material comforts of a rich family
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 乳 mean in Japanese?
乳 means milk, breasts.
How do you read 乳?
On'yomi: ニュウ (NYUU). Kun'yomi: ちち、ち (chichi, chi).
How many strokes does 乳 have?
乳 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 乙 (second).
Is 乳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 乳 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.