邑

Etymology

Depicts an enclosure where people gather, meaning village or town. The original form of the radical 阝 appearing in place-related characters like 都 (capital) and 郡 (county).

Symbolism

Symbolizes community, human gathering, and urban civilization. Represents the fundamental unit of human society—the settlement.

Related Culture & Scenes

• — Village life

What does 邑 mean in Japanese?

邑 means village, rural community, right village radical (no. 163).

How do you read 邑?

On'yomi: ユウ (YUU). Kun'yomi: むら (mura).

How many strokes does 邑 have?

邑 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 邑 (city).

Is 邑 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 邑 (village, rural community, right village radical (no. 163)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.