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On'yomi
DA

gentle · peace · satisfactory · appropriate

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#1102
Radicalwoman(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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claw + woman

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of woman and claw. Woman compromising with claw.

Symbolism

Compromise, appropriate, settlement. Represents appropriateness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Peaceful days

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

普遍妥当

ふへんだとう

universal validity; fitting into any situation; universal validity

Proverbs & Idioms

妥協点を見出す

だきょうてんをみいだす

To find a compromise

To discover common ground

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 妥 mean in Japanese?

妥 means gentle, peace, satisfactory, appropriate.

How do you read 妥?

On'yomi: ダ (DA).

How many strokes does 妥 have?

妥 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).

Is 妥 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 妥 (gentle, peace, satisfactory, appropriate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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