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On'yomi
トウ
TOU

board · load (a vehicle) · ride

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1472
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

=

hand + 荅

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and phonetic. Boarding with hand.

Symbolism

Boarding, mounted, ride. Represents boarding.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

同じ船に乗る

おなじふねにのる

Board the same ship

Share the same fate together

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 搭 mean in Japanese?

搭 means board, load (a vehicle), ride.

How do you read 搭?

On'yomi: トウ (TOU).

How many strokes does 搭 have?

搭 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 搭 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 搭 (board, load (a vehicle), ride) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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