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On'yomi
ボウ
BOU

obese · fat

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1878
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

=

moon + 方

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and direction. Direction flesh.

Symbolism

Fat, subcutaneous fat, obesity. Represents fat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 肪 mean in Japanese?

肪 means obese, fat.

How do you read 肪?

On'yomi: ボウ (BOU).

How many strokes does 肪 have?

肪 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).

Is 肪 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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