訃

Etymology

Combines 'speech' (言) with 'divine' (卜, inform), representing reports announcing someone's death.

Symbolism

Symbolizes obituaries, death notices, and sorrow. Represents solemn reports conveying someone's passing.

What does 訃 mean in Japanese?

訃 means obituary.

How do you read 訃?

On'yomi: フ (FU). Kun'yomi: しらせ (shirase).

How many strokes does 訃 have?

訃 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 訃 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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