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On'yomi
ヒョウ
HYOU
Kun'yomi
ただよ.う
tadayou

drift · float (on liquid)

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1492
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

=

water + 票

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and vote. Vote floating on water.

Symbolism

Drift, float, bleach. Represents floating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 漂 mean in Japanese?

漂 means drift, float (on liquid).

How do you read 漂?

On'yomi: ヒョウ (HYOU). Kun'yomi: ただよ.う (tadayou).

How many strokes does 漂 have?

漂 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 漂 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 漂 (drift, float (on liquid)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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