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Component Breakdown
庭=
广廷
cliff + 廷
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and court. Court under roof.
Symbolism
Garden, yard, home. Represents garden.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
隣の庭は青い
となりのにわはあおい
The neighbor's garden is greener
Others' possessions always seem better
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
花さそふ 嵐の庭の 雪ならで ふりゆくものは わが身なりけり
Poem #96 from Hyakunin Isshu
入道前太政大臣Nyūdō Saki no Daijō-daijin
13th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 庭 mean in Japanese?
庭 means courtyard, garden, yard.
How do you read 庭?
On'yomi: テイ (TEI). Kun'yomi: にわ (niwa).
How many strokes does 庭 have?
庭 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).
Is 庭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 庭 (courtyard, garden, yard) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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