掛
hang · suspend · depend · arrive at · tax · pour
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hand + 卦
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and divination. Hanging with hand.
Symbolism
Hang, relation, burden. Represents connecting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一か八か
いちかばちか
All or nothing; To take a gamble with uncertain outcome
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 掛 mean in Japanese?
掛 means hang, suspend, depend, arrive at, tax, pour.
How do you read 掛?
On'yomi: カイ、ケイ (KAI, KEI). Kun'yomi: か.ける、-か.ける、か.け、-か.け、-が.け、か.かる、-か.かる、-が.かる、か.かり、-が.かり、かかり、-がかり (kakeru, kakeru, kake, kake, gake, kakaru, kakaru, gakaru, kakari, gakari, kakari, gakari).
How many strokes does 掛 have?
掛 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 掛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 掛 (hang, suspend, depend, arrive at, tax, pour) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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