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On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
あつ.い・あか
atsui / aka

thick · heavy · rich · kind · cordial · brazen · shameless

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#768
Radicalcliff(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

=

cliff + 㫗

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of cliff, sun, and child. Thickness of cliff.

Symbolism

Thick, kindness, warm. Represents thickness.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

厚顔無恥

こうがんむち

shameless; brazen and unscrupulous; shameless

温厚篤実

おんこうとくじつ

having a gentle and sincere personality; having a gentle and sincere personality

重厚長大

じゅうこうちょうだい

heavy, thick, long, and big (products, esp. industrial); massive and heavy; heavy (industry); heavy, thick, long, and big (products, esp. industrial)

厚い友情

あついゆうじょう

Deep friendship; A strong, enduring bond between friends

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 厚 mean in Japanese?

厚 means thick, heavy, rich, kind, cordial, brazen, shameless.

How do you read 厚?

On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: あつ.い、あか (atsui, aka).

How many strokes does 厚 have?

厚 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 厂 (cliff).

Is 厚 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 厚 (thick, heavy, rich, kind, cordial, brazen, shameless) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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