愚
foolish · folly · absurdity · stupid
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
禺 + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of monkey and heart. Heart like monkey.
Symbolism
Foolish, stupid question, complaint. Represents unwise.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
愚問愚答
ぐもんぐとう
silly questions and silly answers; silly dialogue; silly questions and silly answers
愚者一得
ぐしゃいっとく
even a fool may sometimes give good counsel; even a fool may sometimes give good counsel
無知愚昧
むちぐまい
unenlightened; in the darkest ignorance; not knowing from A to B; unenlightened
Proverbs & Idioms
愚者は経験に学ぶ
ぐしゃはけいけんにまなぶ
Fools learn from experience
Foolish people only learn from their own mistakes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 愚 mean in Japanese?
愚 means foolish, folly, absurdity, stupid.
How do you read 愚?
On'yomi: グ (GU). Kun'yomi: おろ.か (oroka).
How many strokes does 愚 have?
愚 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 愚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 愚 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.
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