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盲
On'yomi
モウ
MOU
Kun'yomi
めくら
mekura
blind · blind man · ignoramus
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
盲=
亡目
亡 + eye
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of perish and eye. Eye perishing.
Symbolism
Blind, blind spot, color blindness. Represents blind.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
無学文盲
むがくもんもう
ignorant and illiterate; uneducated and illiterate; uneducated and illiterate person; ignorant and illiterate
無知文盲
むちもんもう
ignorance and illiteracy; ignorance and illiteracy
盲亀浮木
もうきふぼく
unlikely event; rare occurrence; unlikely event
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 盲 mean in Japanese?
盲 means blind, blind man, ignoramus.
How do you read 盲?
On'yomi: モウ (MOU). Kun'yomi: めくら (mekura).
How many strokes does 盲 have?
盲 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 盲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 盲 (blind, blind man, ignoramus) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.