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On'yomi
ヒョウ・ヒュウ
HYOU / HYUU
Kun'yomi
あや
aya

spotted · mottled · patterned · small tiger

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#2397
Radicalbristle(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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虎 + 彡

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tiger and hair. Tiger hair.

Symbolism

Striped, tiger pattern, brave. Represents tiger pattern.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Dignity of a tiger

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 彪 mean in Japanese?

彪 means spotted, mottled, patterned, small tiger.

How do you read 彪?

On'yomi: ヒョウ、ヒュウ (HYOU, HYUU). Kun'yomi: あや (aya).

How many strokes does 彪 have?

彪 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 彡 (bristle).

Is 彪 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 彪 (spotted, mottled, patterned, small tiger) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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