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胡
On'yomi
ウ・コ・ゴ
U / KO / GO
Kun'yomi
なんぞ
nanzo
barbarian · foreign
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
胡=
古月
古 + moon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of old and flesh. Old flesh.
Symbolism
Sesame, cucumber, suspicious. Represents foreign things.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
胡乱な話
うろんなはなし
A dubious story; An untrustworthy tale
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 胡 mean in Japanese?
胡 means barbarian, foreign.
How do you read 胡?
On'yomi: ウ、コ、ゴ (U, KO, GO). Kun'yomi: なんぞ (nanzo).
How many strokes does 胡 have?
胡 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 胡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 胡 (barbarian, foreign) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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