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婚
On'yomi
コン
KON
marriage
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
婚=
女昏
woman + 昏
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and dusk. Woman marrying at dusk.
Symbolism
Marriage, wedding, engagement. Represents marriage.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
冠婚葬祭
かんこんそうさい
important ceremonial occasions in family relationships; important ceremonial occasions in family relationships
政略結婚
せいりゃくけっこん
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons; marriage of convenience
Proverbs & Idioms
婚礼は人生の門出
こんれいはじんせいのかどで
Wedding is the start of a new life
Marriage marks a fresh beginning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 婚 mean in Japanese?
婚 means marriage.
How do you read 婚?
On'yomi: コン (KON).
How many strokes does 婚 have?
婚 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 婚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 婚 (marriage) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.