濁
voiced · uncleanness · wrong · nigori · impurity
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 蜀
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Water becoming muddy.
Symbolism
Muddy, turbid, muddy stream. Represents being muddy.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
清濁併呑
せいだくへいどん
being so broad-minded as to accept all sorts of things, both good and evil; being broad-minded enough to be tolerant of people of all shades; being so broad-minded as to accept all sorts of things, both good and evil
Proverbs & Idioms
濁りを知る
にごりをしる
To recognize impurity
To discern what is not pure
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 濁 mean in Japanese?
濁 means voiced, uncleanness, wrong, nigori, impurity.
How do you read 濁?
On'yomi: ダク、ジョク (DAKU, JOKU). Kun'yomi: にご.る、にご.す (nigoru, nigosu).
How many strokes does 濁 have?
濁 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 濁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 濁 (voiced, uncleanness, wrong, nigori, impurity) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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