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On'yomi
イン・エン・エツ
IN / EN / ETSU
Kun'yomi
むせ.ぶ・むせ.る・のど・の.む
musebu / museru / nodo / nomu

throat · choked · smothered · stuffy

Details

Strokes9
Radicalmouth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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mouth + 因

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mouth and cause. Where mouth originates.

Symbolism

Throat, swallow, choke. Represents throat.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

咽を潤す

のどをうるおす

To wet ones throat; To quench ones thirst

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 咽 mean in Japanese?

咽 means throat, choked, smothered, stuffy.

How do you read 咽?

On'yomi: イン、エン、エツ (IN, EN, ETSU). Kun'yomi: むせ.ぶ、むせ.る、のど、の.む (musebu, museru, nodo, nomu).

How many strokes does 咽 have?

咽 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).

Is 咽 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 咽 (throat, choked, smothered, stuffy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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