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On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
あが.る・のぼ.る
agaru / noboru

leaping up · jumping up · rising · advancing · going

Details

Strokes20
Frequency#1420
Radicalhorse(10)

Stroke Order

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Strokes20

Component Breakdown

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moon + 駦

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of horse and I. Horse rising.

Symbolism

Soaring, boiling, rise. Represents rising.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Singing a song

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 騰 mean in Japanese?

騰 means leaping up, jumping up, rising, advancing, going.

How do you read 騰?

On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: あが.る、のぼ.る (agaru, noboru).

How many strokes does 騰 have?

騰 has 20 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).

Is 騰 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 騰 (leaping up, jumping up, rising, advancing, going) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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