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On'yomi
シュク
SHUKU

uncle · youth

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1950
Radicalagain(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

=

尗 + 又

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of bean and again. Picking beans.

Symbolism

Uncle, aunt, relative. Represents parent's sibling.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

伯叔の間

はくしゅくのあいだ

Between elder and younger uncles; Too close to distinguish superiority

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 叔 mean in Japanese?

叔 means uncle, youth.

How do you read 叔?

On'yomi: シュク (SHUKU).

How many strokes does 叔 have?

叔 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 又 (again).

Is 叔 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 叔 (uncle, youth) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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