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Component Breakdown
婆=
波女
波 + woman
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wave and woman. Woman like wave.
Symbolism
Old woman, grandmother, granny. Represents old woman.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
老婆心切
ろうばしんせつ
grandmotherly solicitude for another's welfare; excessive solicitude; grandmotherly solicitude for another's welfare
Proverbs & Idioms
鬼も十八番茶も出花
おにもじゅうはちばんちゃもでばな
Even demons at 18, even tea when first brewed
Everyone is attractive in their youth
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 婆 mean in Japanese?
婆 means old woman, grandma, wet nurse.
How do you read 婆?
On'yomi: バ (BA). Kun'yomi: ばば、ばあ (baba, baa).
How many strokes does 婆 have?
婆 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 婆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 婆 (old woman, grandma, wet nurse) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.