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On'yomi
トウ
TOU

sugar

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1471
Radicalrice(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

=

rice + 唐

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of rice and Tang. Rice of Tang.

Symbolism

Sugar, sugar content, diabetes. Represents sugar.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

甘い汁を吸う

あまいしるをすう

Sucking the sweet juice

Profiting without effort

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 糖 mean in Japanese?

糖 means sugar.

How do you read 糖?

On'yomi: トウ (TOU).

How many strokes does 糖 have?

糖 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 米 (rice).

Is 糖 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 糖 (sugar) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.