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股
On'yomi
コ
KO
Kun'yomi
また・もも
mata / momo
thigh · crotch
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
股=
月殳
moon + weapon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and weapon. Thigh of body.
Symbolism
Hip joint, fork, groin. Represents leg joint.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming high
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
二股膏薬
ふたまたこうやく
double-dealer; timeserver; moving back and forth between two sides in a conflict; double-dealer
内股膏薬
うちまたこうやく
double-dealer; fence-sitter; timeserver; double-dealer
股肱の臣
ここうのしん
An arm and leg minister; One's most trusted subordinate
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 股 mean in Japanese?
股 means thigh, crotch.
How do you read 股?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: また、もも (mata, momo).
How many strokes does 股 have?
股 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 股 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 股 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.