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On'yomi
テイ・チン
TEI / CHIN

pavilion · restaurant · mansion · arbor · cottage · vaudeville · music hall · stage name

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1627
Radicallid(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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亠 + mouth + cover + 丁

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of lid, mouth, and nail. Pavilion nail.

Symbolism

Master, tea house, pavilion. Represents pavilion.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

亭主関白

ていしゅかんぱく

domineering husband; hectoring husband; husband who rules the roost; domineering husband

Proverbs & Idioms

亭主の好きな赤烏帽子

ていしゅのすきなあかえぼし

The master likes red caps

Everyone has their own preferences

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 亭 mean in Japanese?

亭 means pavilion, restaurant, mansion, arbor, cottage, vaudeville, music hall, stage name.

How do you read 亭?

On'yomi: テイ、チン (TEI, CHIN).

How many strokes does 亭 have?

亭 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 亠 (lid).

Is 亭 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 亭 (pavilion, restaurant, mansion, arbor, cottage, vaudeville, music hall, stage name) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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