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荘
On'yomi
ソウ・ショウ・チャン
SOU / SHOU / CHAN
Kun'yomi
ほうき・おごそ.か
houki / ogosoka
villa · inn · cottage · feudal manor · solemn · dignified
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
荘=
艹壮
grass + 壮
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and robust. Robust grass.
Symbolism
Solemn, villa, manor. Represents solemnity.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Village life
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
荘厳華麗
そうごんかれい
majestic and splendid; majestic and splendid
Proverbs & Idioms
荘厳な雰囲気
そうごんなふんいき
A solemn atmosphere
A dignified and serious ambiance
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 荘 mean in Japanese?
荘 means villa, inn, cottage, feudal manor, solemn, dignified.
How do you read 荘?
On'yomi: ソウ、ショウ、チャン (SOU, SHOU, CHAN). Kun'yomi: ほうき、おごそ.か (houki, ogosoka).
How many strokes does 荘 have?
荘 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 荘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 荘 (villa, inn, cottage, feudal manor, solemn, dignified) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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