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臓
On'yomi
ゾウ
ZOU
Kun'yomi
はらわた
harawata
entrails · viscera · bowels
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes19
Component Breakdown
臓=
月蔵
moon + 蔵
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and store. Storing flesh.
Symbolism
Internal organ, heart, organ. Represents organ.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
五臓六腑
ごぞうろっぷ
the five viscera and the six internal organs; inside one's body; in one's heart; the five viscera and the six internal organs
Proverbs & Idioms
五臓六腑に染み渡る
ごぞうろっぷにしみわたる
To permeate the whole body
Spreading throughout one's being
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 臓 mean in Japanese?
臓 means entrails, viscera, bowels.
How do you read 臓?
On'yomi: ゾウ (ZOU). Kun'yomi: はらわた (harawata).
How many strokes does 臓 have?
臓 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 臓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 臓 (entrails, viscera, bowels) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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