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On'yomi
ノウ
NOU

agriculture · farmers

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#385
Radicalmorning(7)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

=

曲 + 辰

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of curved and dragon. Farming with dragon.

Symbolism

Agriculture, farmer, rural. Represents farming.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

士農工商

しのうこうしょう

hierarchy of samurai, farmers, artisans, and merchants in Edo society; hierarchy of samurai, farmers, artisans, and merchants in Edo society

Proverbs & Idioms

農は国の本

のうはくにのもと

Agriculture is the foundation of the nation

Farming is the basis of national prosperity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 農 mean in Japanese?

農 means agriculture, farmers.

How do you read 農?

On'yomi: ノウ (NOU).

How many strokes does 農 have?

農 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 辰 (morning).

Is 農 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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