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嫁
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
よめ・とつ.ぐ・い.く・ゆ.く
yome / totsugu / iku / yuku
marry into · bride
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
嫁=
女家
woman + 家
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and house. Woman entering household.
Symbolism
Marriage, bride, wife. Represents woman's matrimony.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bridal procession
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
責任転嫁
せきにんてんか
shifting the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); passing the buck; shifting the responsibility (for something) on to (someone)
嫁姑問題
よめしゅうとめもんだい
Mother-in-law problems; Conflict between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嫁 mean in Japanese?
嫁 means marry into, bride.
How do you read 嫁?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: よめ、とつ.ぐ、い.く、ゆ.く (yome, totsugu, iku, yuku).
How many strokes does 嫁 have?
嫁 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 嫁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 嫁 (marry into, bride) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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