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On'yomi
テイ
TEI
Kun'yomi
ほど・-ほど
hodo / hodo

extent · degree · law · formula · distance · limits · amount

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#514
Radicalgrain(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

=

grain + 呈

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grain and present. Degree of presenting grain.

Symbolism

Degree, process, course. Represents degree.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Upholding the law

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

前程万里

ぜんていばんり

a bright (rosy) future awaiting one; having the world before one; a bright (rosy) future awaiting one

鵬程万里

ほうていばんり

(over) a great distance; (a long journey (flight, voyage)) to (from) a faraway place; (over) a great distance

Proverbs & Idioms

程々がよい

ほどほどがよい

Moderation is best

Everything should be done in appropriate measure

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 程 mean in Japanese?

程 means extent, degree, law, formula, distance, limits, amount.

How do you read 程?

On'yomi: テイ (TEI). Kun'yomi: ほど、-ほど (hodo, hodo).

How many strokes does 程 have?

程 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).

Is 程 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 程 (extent, degree, law, formula, distance, limits, amount) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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