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On'yomi
マク・バク
MAKU / BAKU
Kun'yomi
とばり
tobari

curtain · bunting · act of play

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#835
Radicalcloth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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莫 + 巾

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of not and cloth. Not cloth.

Symbolism

Curtain, shogunate, prologue. Represents curtain.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Enjoying play

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

幕を下ろす

まくをおろす

To lower the curtain

To bring to an end

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 幕 mean in Japanese?

幕 means curtain, bunting, act of play.

How do you read 幕?

On'yomi: マク、バク (MAKU, BAKU). Kun'yomi: とばり (tobari).

How many strokes does 幕 have?

幕 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).

Is 幕 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 幕 (curtain, bunting, act of play) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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