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幕
On'yomi
マク・バク
MAKU / BAKU
Kun'yomi
とばり
tobari
curtain · bunting · act of play
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
幕=
莫巾
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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