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On'yomi
GO
Kun'yomi
く.れる・くれ
kureru / kure

give · do something for · kingdom of Wu

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Strokes7
Frequency#1729
Radicalmouth(3)

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Strokes7

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mouth and big. Big mouth.

Symbolism

Kimono fabric, Go sound, Wu-Yue. Represents Chinese place.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Dignity of a king

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

呉越同舟

ごえつどうしゅう

bitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance; strange bedfellows; bitter enemies in the same boat

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 呉 mean in Japanese?

呉 means give, do something for, kingdom of Wu.

How do you read 呉?

On'yomi: ゴ (GO). Kun'yomi: く.れる、くれ (kureru, kure).

How many strokes does 呉 have?

呉 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).

Is 呉 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 呉 (give, do something for, kingdom of Wu) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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