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蔵
On'yomi
ゾウ・ソウ
ZOU / SOU
Kun'yomi
くら・おさ.める・かく.れる
kura / osameru / kakureru
storehouse · hide · own · have · possess
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and phonetic. Hiding with grass.
Symbolism
Storehouse, warehouse, storage. Represents storehouse.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Returning home
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
蔵を建てる
くらをたてる
To build a storehouse
To accumulate wealth
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 蔵 mean in Japanese?
蔵 means storehouse, hide, own, have, possess.
How do you read 蔵?
On'yomi: ゾウ、ソウ (ZOU, SOU). Kun'yomi: くら、おさ.める、かく.れる (kura, osameru, kakureru).
How many strokes does 蔵 have?
蔵 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 蔵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 蔵 (storehouse, hide, own, have, possess) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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