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On'yomi
ショウ・トウ・ドウ
SHOU / TOU / DOU
Kun'yomi
あこが.れる
akogareru

yearn after · long for · aspire to · admire · adore

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#2259
Radicalheart(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

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heart + 童

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of heart and child. Heart yearning for child.

Symbolism

Yearning, longing, admiration. Represents yearning.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Years passing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 憧 mean in Japanese?

憧 means yearn after, long for, aspire to, admire, adore.

How do you read 憧?

On'yomi: ショウ、トウ、ドウ (SHOU, TOU, DOU). Kun'yomi: あこが.れる (akogareru).

How many strokes does 憧 have?

憧 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).

Is 憧 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 憧 (yearn after, long for, aspire to, admire, adore) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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