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On'yomi
ビョウ・ミョウ
BYOU / MYOU
Kun'yomi
なえ・なわ-
nae / nawa

seedling · sapling · shoot

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1713
Radicalgrass(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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grass + field

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grass and field. Grass of field.

Symbolism

Seedling, sapling, surname. Represents seedling.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Straining one's eyes

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

苗字帯刀

みょうじたいとう

right to bear a surname and to wear a sword (during the Edo period); right to bear a surname and to wear a sword (during the Edo period)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 苗 mean in Japanese?

苗 means seedling, sapling, shoot.

How do you read 苗?

On'yomi: ビョウ、ミョウ (BYOU, MYOU). Kun'yomi: なえ、なわ- (nae, nawa).

How many strokes does 苗 have?

苗 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).

Is 苗 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 苗 (seedling, sapling, shoot) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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