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倉
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
くら
kura
godown · warehouse · storehouse · cellar · treasury
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
倉=
亽尸一口
亽 + corpse + one + mouth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of gather and mouth. Warehouse for gathering.
Symbolism
Warehouse, granary, storehouse. Represents warehouse.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Praying to the gods
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
小倉山 峰のもみぢ葉 心あらば 今ひとたびの みゆき待たなむ
Poem #26 from Hyakunin Isshu
貞信公Teishin Kō
10th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 倉 mean in Japanese?
倉 means godown, warehouse, storehouse, cellar, treasury.
How do you read 倉?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: くら (kura).
How many strokes does 倉 have?
倉 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 倉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 倉 (godown, warehouse, storehouse, cellar, treasury) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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