郎
son · counter for sons
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 郎 mean in Japanese?
郎 means son, counter for sons.
How do you read 郎?
On'yomi: ロウ、リョウ (ROU, RYOU). Kun'yomi: おとこ (otoko).
How many strokes does 郎 have?
郎 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 邑 (city).
Is 郎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 郎 (son, counter for sons) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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