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On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
Kun'yomi
さまた.げる
samatageru

disturb · prevent · hamper · obstruct

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Strokes7
Frequency#1482
Radicalwoman(3)

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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woman + 方

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of woman and direction. Direction woman.

Symbolism

Obstruction, hinder, interfere. Represents obstructing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 妨 mean in Japanese?

妨 means disturb, prevent, hamper, obstruct.

How do you read 妨?

On'yomi: ボウ (BOU). Kun'yomi: さまた.げる (samatageru).

How many strokes does 妨 have?

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

Is 妨 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 妨 (disturb, prevent, hamper, obstruct) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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