巻
scroll · volume · book · part · roll up · wind up · tie · coil · counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
龹 + 己
Cultural Context
Etymology
Simplified form. Rolled shape.
Symbolism
Scroll, involvement, volume. Represents rolling.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Unraveling a book
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
巻土重来
けんどちょうらい
Rally and return with renewed strength; To make a comeback after defeat
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巻 mean in Japanese?
巻 means scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls).
How do you read 巻?
On'yomi: カン、ケン (KAN, KEN). Kun'yomi: ま.く、まき、ま.き (maku, maki, maki).
How many strokes does 巻 have?
巻 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 己 (oneself).
Is 巻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 巻 (scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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