器
utensil · vessel · receptacle · implement · instrument · ability · container · tool · set
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
吅 + dog
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of four mouths and dog. Vessel guarded by dog.
Symbolism
Utensil, capacity, container. Represents vessel and ability.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
器用貧乏
きようびんぼう
jack of all trades, master of none; jack of all trades, master of none
大器晩成
たいきばんせい
great talents mature late; great talents mature late
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 器 mean in Japanese?
器 means utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set.
How do you read 器?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: うつわ (utsuwa).
How many strokes does 器 have?
器 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 器 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 器 (utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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