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Component Breakdown
括=
扌舌
hand + tongue
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and tongue. Tying with hand.
Symbolism
Parentheses, supervise, include. Represents summarizing.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一括千金
いっかつせんきん
A thousand gold in one bundle; Handling a large sum of money all at once
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 括 mean in Japanese?
括 means fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict.
How do you read 括?
On'yomi: カツ (KATSU). Kun'yomi: くく.る (kukuru).
How many strokes does 括 have?
括 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 括 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 括 (fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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