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据
On'yomi
キョ
KYO
Kun'yomi
す.える・す.わる
sueru / suwaru
set · lay a foundation · install · equip · squat down · sit down
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
据=
扌居
hand + 居
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and reside. Setting with hand.
Symbolism
Set, leave as is, install. Represents placing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
腹を据える
はらをすえる
To steel oneself
To resolve firmly
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 据 mean in Japanese?
据 means set, lay a foundation, install, equip, squat down, sit down.
How do you read 据?
On'yomi: キョ (KYO). Kun'yomi: す.える、す.わる (sueru, suwaru).
How many strokes does 据 have?
据 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 据 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 据 (set, lay a foundation, install, equip, squat down, sit down) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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