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剝
On'yomi
ハク・ホク
HAKU / HOKU
Kun'yomi
へ.ぐ・へず.る・む.く・む.ける・は.がれる・は.ぐ・は.げる・は.がす
hegu / hezuru / muku / mukeru / hagareru / hagu / hageru / hagasu
come off · peel · fade · discolor
Details
Strokes10
Radical刀knife(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
剝=
彔刂
彔 + sword
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'blade' (刂) with '录,' representing peeling skin with blades. Variant of 剥.
Symbolism
Symbolizes peeling, exposing, and essence. Represents acts of removing surfaces to reveal contents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 剝 mean in Japanese?
剝 means come off, peel, fade, discolor.
How do you read 剝?
On'yomi: ハク、ホク (HAKU, HOKU). Kun'yomi: へ.ぐ、へず.る、む.く、む.ける、は.がれる、は.ぐ、は.げる、は.がす (hegu, hezuru, muku, mukeru, hagareru, hagu, hageru, hagasu).
How many strokes does 剝 have?
剝 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 剝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 剝 (come off, peel, fade, discolor) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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