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On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
Kun'yomi
つむ.ぐ
tsumugu

spinning

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1876
Radicalsilk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

thread + 方

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and direction. Spinning thread.

Symbolism

Spinning, spin, thread. Represents spinning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 紡 mean in Japanese?

紡 means spinning.

How do you read 紡?

On'yomi: ボウ (BOU). Kun'yomi: つむ.ぐ (tsumugu).

How many strokes does 紡 have?

紡 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 紡 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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