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Component Breakdown
童=
立里
stand + village
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stand and village. Child standing in village.
Symbolism
Children, fairy tale, child. Represents child.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
童心に返る
どうしんにかえる
Return to a child's heart
Recover the innocence of youth
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 童 mean in Japanese?
童 means juvenile, child.
How do you read 童?
On'yomi: ドウ (DOU). Kun'yomi: わらべ (warabe).
How many strokes does 童 have?
童 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 立 (stand).
Is 童 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 童 (juvenile, child) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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