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憧
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
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
憧=
忄童
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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