“Ominous” or “Suspicious” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “妖”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “妖” means “Voluptuous”, “Specter” or “Apparition” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “妖”
Jouyou Kanji “妖” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 7 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | よう(you) |
| Kun-Yomi | あや(しい)(aya(shii)) |
| なまめ(かしい)(namame(kashii)) | |
| なまめ(く)(mamame(ku)) | |
| わざわ(い)(wazawa(i)) | |
| Meanings | Dubious, Suspicious, Doubtful, Uncertain |
| Fascinating, Voluptuous, Amorous | |
| Specter, Ghost, Apparition | |
| Misfortune, Calamity |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “妖”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 妖雲(よううん-yo u u n) | Ominous cloud |
| 妖婉 or 妖艶(ようえん-yo u e n) | Fascinating, Voluptuous, Bewitching, Captivating |
| 妖怪(ようかい-yo u ka i) | Ghost, Apparition, Phantom, Specter, Demon, Yōkai |
| 妖気(ようき-yo u ki) | Ghostly air, Weird air, Unearthly atmosphere |
| 妖鬼(ようき-yo u ki) | Ghost, Apparition, Phantom, Specter, Demon, Monster, Goblin |
| 妖言(ようげん-yo u ge n) | Groundless rumor, Misleading rumor, Dire prophecy that creates confusion |
| 妖術(ようじゅつ-yo u ju tsu) | Black magic, Black art, Witchcraft, Sorcery |
| 妖女(ようじょ-yo u jo) | Enchantress, Vamp, Flirt, Prickteaser |
| 妖精(ようせい-yo u se i) | Fairy, Sprite, Elf |
| 妖婦(ようふ-yo u fu) | Enchantress, Siren, Seductress, Vamp |
| 妖魔(ようま-yo u ma) | Beguiler, Charmer, Ghost, Apparition |
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