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呼
On'yomi
コ
KO
Kun'yomi
よ.ぶ
yobu
call · call out to · invite
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
呼=
口乎
mouth + 乎
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Calling with mouth.
Symbolism
Breathe, call, summon. Represents calling.
Spiritual Meaning
"Breathing techniques" are fundamental to meditation, martial arts, yoga. Regulating breath orders the mind and controls life energy (ki).
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
大声疾呼
たいせいしっこ
shout with a loud voice; fulminate; vociferate; shout with a loud voice
Proverbs & Idioms
呼べば応える
よべばこたえる
Call and there will be an answer
If you ask, you shall receive
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 呼 mean in Japanese?
呼 means call, call out to, invite.
How do you read 呼?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: よ.ぶ (yobu).
How many strokes does 呼 have?
呼 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 呼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 呼 (call, call out to, invite) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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