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弄
On'yomi
ロウ・ル
ROU / RU
Kun'yomi
いじく.る・ろう.する・いじ.る・ひねく.る・たわむ.れる・もてあそ.ぶ
ijikuru / rousuru / ijiru / hinekuru / tawamureru / moteasobu
play with · tamper · trifle with
Details
Strokes7
Radical廾two hands(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
弄=
王廾
king + 廾
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'jade' (王) with 'hands' (廾), depicting playing with jade in both hands.
Symbolism
Symbolizes toying, fiddling, and making light of. Represents not taking seriously and treating lightly.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying play
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弄 mean in Japanese?
弄 means play with, tamper, trifle with.
How do you read 弄?
On'yomi: ロウ、ル (ROU, RU). Kun'yomi: いじく.る、ろう.する、いじ.る、ひねく.る、たわむ.れる、もてあそ.ぶ (ijikuru, rousuru, ijiru, hinekuru, tawamureru, moteasobu).
How many strokes does 弄 have?
弄 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 廾 (two hands).
Is 弄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 弄 (play with, tamper, trifle with) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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