黄
yellow
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
龷 + 由 + 八
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of golden burning fire.
Symbolism
Yellow, emperor, center. Represents highest rank as emperor's color in China.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Golden rice ears
Seasonal
"Yellow leaves" is autumn, "yellow sand" a spring weather phenomenon. Golden rice ears symbolize autumn harvest.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
黄金時代
おうごんじだい
golden age; golden age
黄道吉日
おうどうきちにち
very auspicious day for all types of occasions; very auspicious day for all types of occasions
黄塵万丈
こうじんばんじょう
rising cloud of (yellowish) dust; rising cloud of (yellowish) dust
天地玄黄
てんちげんこう
heaven is black and earth is yellow; heaven and earth; heaven is black and earth is yellow
黄粱一炊
こうりょういっすい
fleeting nature of riches and honour (honor); fleeting nature of riches and honour (honor)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 黄 mean in Japanese?
黄 means yellow.
How do you read 黄?
On'yomi: コウ、オウ (KOU, OU). Kun'yomi: き、こ- (ki, ko).
How many strokes does 黄 have?
黄 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 黄 (yellow).
Is 黄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 黄 (yellow) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.