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Component Breakdown
醜=
酉鬼
wine + demon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and demon. Demon drunk on wine.
Symbolism
Ugly, hideous, disgrace. Represents ugliness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dignity of a king
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
醜い争い
みにくいあらそい
An ugly dispute; A disgraceful conflict
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 醜 mean in Japanese?
醜 means ugly, unclean, shame, bad looking.
How do you read 醜?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: みにく.い、しこ (minikui, shiko).
How many strokes does 醜 have?
醜 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).
Is 醜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 醜 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.
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