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On'yomi
トウ
TOU

mimeograph · copy

Details

Strokes17
Frequency#2295
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes17

Component Breakdown

=

moon + 誊

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and I. Copying words.

Symbolism

Certified copy, transcribe, copy. Represents copying.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

謄写は本物に如かず

とうしゃはほんものにしかず

A copy is no match for the original

Reproductions cannot equal the genuine article

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 謄 mean in Japanese?

謄 means mimeograph, copy.

How do you read 謄?

On'yomi: トウ (TOU).

How many strokes does 謄 have?

謄 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 謄 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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