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Component Breakdown
稲=
禾爫旧
grain + claw + 旧
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and phonetic. Rice ear.
Symbolism
Rice cultivation, rice ear, Japanese agriculture. Represents source of Japanese staple.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Seasonal
Symbolizes harvest season September to October. Autumn tradition linked to rice harvesting and Niiname Festival.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
実るほど頭を垂れる稲穂かな
みのるほどこうべをたれるいなほかな
The more the rice ripens, the more it bows
The greater the person, the more humble they become
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
夕されば 門田の稲葉 おとづれて 葦のまろやに 秋風ぞ吹く
Poem #71 from Hyakunin Isshu
大納言経信Dainagon Tsunenobu
11th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 稲 mean in Japanese?
稲 means rice plant.
How do you read 稲?
On'yomi: トウ、テ (TOU, TE). Kun'yomi: いね、いな- (ine, ina).
How many strokes does 稲 have?
稲 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 稲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 稲 (rice plant) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.