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On'yomi
モウ
MOU
Kun'yomi
めくら
mekura

blind · blind man · ignoramus

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1767
Radicaleye(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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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.