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Component Breakdown
冥=
冖昗
cover + 昗
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cover, sun, and six. Covering sun.
Symbolism
Underworld, hades, dark. Represents underworld.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Illuminating the darkness
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
頑冥不霊
がんめいふれい
stubborn and ignorant; stubborn and ignorant
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 冥 mean in Japanese?
冥 means dark.
How do you read 冥?
On'yomi: メイ、ミョウ (MEI, MYOU). Kun'yomi: くら.い (kurai).
How many strokes does 冥 have?
冥 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 冖 (cover).
Is 冥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 冥 (dark) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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