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On'yomi
コン
KON
Kun'yomi
は.る・ひら.く
haru / hiraku

ground-breaking · open up farmland

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Strokes16
Radicalearth(3)

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Component Breakdown

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貇 + earth

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of beast and earth. Opening earth.

Symbolism

Reclamation, pioneering, cultivated land. Represents opening land.

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Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

開墾の精神

かいこんのせいしん

The spirit of land reclamation

The pioneering attitude of breaking new ground

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 墾 mean in Japanese?

墾 means ground-breaking, open up farmland.

How do you read 墾?

On'yomi: コン (KON). Kun'yomi: は.る、ひら.く (haru, hiraku).

How many strokes does 墾 have?

墾 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).

Is 墾 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 墾 (ground-breaking, open up farmland) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.