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On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
はしゃ.ぐ
hashagu

parch · dry up

Details

Strokes17
Frequency#1819
Radicalfire(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes17

Component Breakdown

=

fire + 喿

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of fire and phonetic. Drying with fire.

Symbolism

Dryness, dry, dry up. Represents drying.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

無味乾燥

むみかんそう

dull; uninteresting; dry; dull

Proverbs & Idioms

乾燥注意報

かんそうちゅういほう

Dry weather warning

Alert for dry conditions and fire risk

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 燥 mean in Japanese?

燥 means parch, dry up.

How do you read 燥?

On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: はしゃ.ぐ (hashagu).

How many strokes does 燥 have?

燥 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).

Is 燥 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 燥 (parch, dry up) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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