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On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
あ.きる・あ.かす・あ.く
akiru / akasu / aku

sated · tired of · bored · satiate

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1780
Radicaleat(9)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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food + 包

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of food and wrap. Food wrapped full.

Symbolism

Tire of, saturate, full. Represents being full.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

暖衣飽食

だんいほうしょく

well-fed and well-dressed; well-fed and well-dressed

飽食暖衣

ほうしょくだんい

being well fed and warmly clothed; being well fed and warmly clothed

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 飽 mean in Japanese?

飽 means sated, tired of, bored, satiate.

How do you read 飽?

On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: あ.きる、あ.かす、あ.く (akiru, akasu, aku).

How many strokes does 飽 have?

飽 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 食 (eat).

Is 飽 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 飽 (sated, tired of, bored, satiate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.