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登
On'yomi
トウ・ト・ドウ・ショウ・チョウ
TOU / TO / DOU / SHOU / CHOU
Kun'yomi
のぼ.る・あ.がる
noboru / agaru
ascend · climb up
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#566
Radical癶footsteps(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
登=
癶豆
癶 + 豆
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of separate and bean. Climbing bean.
Symbolism
Climb, registration, appearance. Represents climbing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
羽化登仙
うかとうせん
a sense of release (as if one had wings and were riding on air); a sense of release (as if one had wings and were riding on air)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 登 mean in Japanese?
登 means ascend, climb up.
How do you read 登?
On'yomi: トウ、ト、ドウ、ショウ、チョウ (TOU, TO, DOU, SHOU, CHOU). Kun'yomi: のぼ.る、あ.がる (noboru, agaru).
How many strokes does 登 have?
登 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 癶 (footsteps).
Is 登 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 登 (ascend, climb up) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.