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On'yomi
ヨウ
YOU
Kun'yomi
かさ
kasa

swelling · boil · tumor

Details

Strokes14
Radicalsickness(5)

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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疒 + 昜

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'illness' (疒) with 'wound' (昜), a medical term for skin sores and swellings.

Symbolism

A medical term for wounds, tumors, and lesions. A technical character indicating physical abnormalities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 瘍 mean in Japanese?

瘍 means swelling, boil, tumor.

How do you read 瘍?

On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU). Kun'yomi: かさ (kasa).

How many strokes does 瘍 have?

瘍 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).

Is 瘍 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 瘍 (swelling, boil, tumor) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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