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吾
On'yomi
ゴ
GO
Kun'yomi
われ・わが-・あ-
ware / waga / a
I · my · our · one's own
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Component Breakdown
吾=
五口
五 + mouth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of five and mouth. Having five mouths.
Symbolism
I, we, self. Represents oneself.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming for the mountain peak
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
正勝吾勝
まさかつあがつ
true victory is victory over oneself; true victory is victory over oneself
吾唯知足
われただたるをしる
I only know contentment; Finding peace in what you have
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 吾 mean in Japanese?
吾 means I, my, our, one's own.
How do you read 吾?
On'yomi: ゴ (GO). Kun'yomi: われ、わが-、あ- (ware, waga, a).
How many strokes does 吾 have?
吾 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 吾 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 吾 (I, my, our, one's own) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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