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郎
On'yomi
ロウ・リョウ
ROU / RYOU
Kun'yomi
おとこ
otoko
son · counter for sons
Details
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Frequency#569
Radical邑city(7)
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Component Breakdown
郎=
丶阝
丶 + hill
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'village' (阝) with 'good' (良), representing fine young men of the village.
Symbolism
Symbolizes young men, sons, and freshness. As a name suffix, represents manliness and refreshing character.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
夜郎自大
やろうじだい
throwing one's weight around without knowing one's limitations; Yelang thinks too highly of itself; throwing one's weight around without knowing one's limitations
一族郎党
いちぞくろうとう
one's family and followers; one's whole clan; one's family and followers