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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
roof + 于
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and phonetic. Under roof, universe.
Symbolism
Universe, space, vast. Represents infinite expanse.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Mystery of the universe
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
八紘一宇
はっこういちう
universal brotherhood; all eight corners of the world under one roof; universal brotherhood
気宇壮大
きうそうだい
magnanimous in one's attitude of mind; grand in one's idea or mind-set; magnanimous in one's attitude of mind
Proverbs & Idioms
宇宙船地球号
うちゅうせんちきゅうごう
Spaceship Earth
Earth is like a spaceship traveling through space
Poetry
朝ぼらけ 宇治の川霧 たえだえに あらはれわたる 瀬々の網代木
Poem #64 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 宇 mean in Japanese?
宇 means eaves, roof, house, heaven.
How do you read 宇?
On'yomi: ウ (U).
How many strokes does 宇 have?
宇 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 宇 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 宇 (eaves, roof, house, heaven) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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