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On'yomi
チョウ・ジョウ・トウ
CHOU / JOU / TOU
Kun'yomi
はじ.める・はじめ
hajimeru / hajime

beginning

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1943
Radicalbrush(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of brush, door, and strike. Beginning with door.

Symbolism

Beginning, start, founding. Represents beginning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 肇 mean in Japanese?

肇 means beginning.

How do you read 肇?

On'yomi: チョウ、ジョウ、トウ (CHOU, JOU, TOU). Kun'yomi: はじ.める、はじめ (hajimeru, hajime).

How many strokes does 肇 have?

肇 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 聿 (brush).

Is 肇 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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