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騒
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
さわ.ぐ・うれい・さわ.がしい
sawagu / urei / sawagashii
boisterous · make noise · clamor · disturb · excite
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of horse and flea. Horse noisy from flea.
Symbolism
Noise, disturbance, make noise. Represents being noisy.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
物情騒然
ぶつじょうそうぜん
unrest prevailing; turmoil reigning; unrest prevailing
物議騒然
ぶつぎそうぜん
tumultuous public discussion; noisy public criticism; tumultuous public discussion
馬耳東風
ばじとうふう
Like water off a duck's back; Ignoring what others say
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 騒 mean in Japanese?
騒 means boisterous, make noise, clamor, disturb, excite.
How do you read 騒?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: さわ.ぐ、うれい、さわ.がしい (sawagu, urei, sawagashii).
How many strokes does 騒 have?
騒 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).
Is 騒 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 騒 (boisterous, make noise, clamor, disturb, excite) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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