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On'yomi
タク
TAKU
Kun'yomi
えら.ぶ
erabu

choose · select · elect · prefer

wisdom

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Strokes7
Frequency#847
Radicalhand(4)

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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hand + 尺

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and measure. Choosing with hand.

Symbolism

Choice, choose, adoption. Represents choosing.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

取捨選択

しゅしゃせんたく

selection; making a choice; sifting; selection

二者択一

にしゃたくいつ

choosing between two things; two choices; choosing between two things