貌

On'yomi

ボウ・バク

BOU / BAKU

Kun'yomi

かたち・かたどる

katachi / katadoru

form · appearance · countenance

Details

Strokes14

Radical豸cat(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

貌=

豸皃

豸 + 皃

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of animal and phonetic. Animal face.

Symbolism

Appearance, looks, face. Represents appearance.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

容貌魁偉

ようぼうかいい

(a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique; (a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 貌 mean in Japanese?

貌 means form, appearance, countenance.

How do you read 貌?

On'yomi: ボウ、バク (BOU, BAKU). Kun'yomi: かたち、かたどる (katachi, katadoru).

How many strokes does 貌 have?

貌 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 豸 (cat).

Is 貌 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 貌 (form, appearance, countenance) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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