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On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
mo

seaweed · duckweed

Details

Strokes19
Frequency#2124
Radicalgrass(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes19

Component Breakdown

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grass + 澡

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grass and wash. Grass of water.

Symbolism

Algae, seaweed, aquatic plant. Represents algae.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Expanse of the sea

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 藻 mean in Japanese?

藻 means seaweed, duckweed.

How do you read 藻?

On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: も (mo).

How many strokes does 藻 have?

藻 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).

Is 藻 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 藻 (seaweed, duckweed) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.