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On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
は.れる・ふく.らむ・ふく.れる
hareru / fukuramu / fukureru

dilate · distend · bulge · fill out · swell

Details

Strokes12
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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moon + long

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and long. Flesh swelling long.

Symbolism

Expansion, swell, inflate. Represents swelling.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

腹が脹れる

はらがふくれる

One's stomach swells with anger

Feel bloated with frustration or irritation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 脹 mean in Japanese?

脹 means dilate, distend, bulge, fill out, swell.

How do you read 脹?

On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: は.れる、ふく.らむ、ふく.れる (hareru, fukuramu, fukureru).

How many strokes does 脹 have?

脹 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).

Is 脹 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 脹 (dilate, distend, bulge, fill out, swell) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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