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On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
かな.でる
kanaderu

play music · speak to a ruler · complete

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1067
Radicalbig(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of phonetics. Playing music.

Symbolism

Performance, accompaniment, play. Represents playing.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Enjoying play

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

奏功する

そうこうする

To be effective; To produce the desired result

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 奏 mean in Japanese?

奏 means play music, speak to a ruler, complete.

How do you read 奏?

On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: かな.でる (kanaderu).

How many strokes does 奏 have?

奏 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).

Is 奏 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 奏 (play music, speak to a ruler, complete) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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