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On'yomi
オク
OKU

recollection · think · remember

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1324
Radicalheart(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

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heart + 意

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of heart and meaning. Remembering in heart.

Symbolism

Memory, recollection, remembrance. Represents keeping in mind.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Remembering memories

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

憶測を呼ぶ

おくそくをよぶ

To invite speculation

To cause various guesses and assumptions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 憶 mean in Japanese?

憶 means recollection, think, remember.

How do you read 憶?

On'yomi: オク (OKU).

How many strokes does 憶 have?

憶 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).

Is 憶 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 憶 (recollection, think, remember) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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