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Description
Frog - the creature in the most famous haiku ever written, where it is read with the old word kawazu.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
The insect radical with a phonetic element, for the frog.
Symbolism
A bringer of rain and good harvests. In classical Japanese it is read kawazu, the reading in Basho's "an old pond — a frog jumps in". The saying kawazu no ko wa kawazu, a frog's child is a frog, means a child takes after the parent.
Poetry
古池や蛙飛びこむ水の音
An old pond — a frog jumps in, the sound of water.
痩蛙まけるな一茶是に有り
Thin frog, do not lose — Issa is here beside you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 蛙 mean in Japanese?
蛙 means frog. Frog - the creature in the most famous haiku ever written, where it is read with the old word kawazu.
How do you read 蛙?
On'yomi: ア、ワ (A, WA). Kun'yomi: かえる、かわず (kaeru, kawazu).
How many strokes does 蛙 have?
蛙 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 虫 (insect).
Is 蛙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 蛙 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.
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