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On'yomi
オ・ヨ
O / YO
Kun'yomi
おい.て・お.ける・ああ・より
oite / okeru / aa / yori

at · in · on · as for

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#2113
Radicalsquare(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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方 + 仒

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of direction and at. Indicating location.

Symbolism

Place, at, archaic. Represents literary location expression.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Flow of water

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

於いては

おいては

With regard to; Concerning or in relation to

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 於 mean in Japanese?

於 means at, in, on, as for.

How do you read 於?

On'yomi: オ、ヨ (O, YO). Kun'yomi: おい.て、お.ける、ああ、より (oite, okeru, aa, yori).

How many strokes does 於 have?

於 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 方 (square).

Is 於 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 於 (at, in, on, as for) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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