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拙
On'yomi
セツ
SETSU
Kun'yomi
つたな.い
tsutanai
bungling · clumsy · unskillful
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
拙=
扌出
hand + 出
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and exit. Hand coming out, clumsy.
Symbolism
Clumsy, unskilled, poor. Represents clumsiness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
巧遅拙速
こうちせっそく
better being rough and ready than slow and elaborate; better being brisk and sharp than slow and prudent; better being rough and ready than slow and elaborate
Proverbs & Idioms
大巧は拙なるが如し
たいこうはせつなるがごとし
Great skill appears clumsy
True mastery looks simple
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 拙 mean in Japanese?
拙 means bungling, clumsy, unskillful.
How do you read 拙?
On'yomi: セツ (SETSU). Kun'yomi: つたな.い (tsutanai).
How many strokes does 拙 have?
拙 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 拙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 拙 (bungling, clumsy, unskillful) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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