庸

Etymology

Combines 'building' (广) with 'use' (用), meaning ordinary, mediocre, or moderate. Represents balanced moderation.

Symbolism

Symbolizes moderation, ordinariness, and balanced stance. Represents the Confucian ideal of avoiding extremes.

What does 庸 mean in Japanese?

庸 means commonplace, ordinary, employment.

How do you read 庸?

On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU).

How many strokes does 庸 have?

庸 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).

Is 庸 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 庸 (commonplace, ordinary, employment) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.