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携
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
たずさ.える・たずさ.わる
tazusaeru / tazusawaru
portable · carry (in hand) · armed with · bring along
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
携=
扌隽
hand + 隽
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Carrying with hand.
Symbolism
Portable, carry, bring. Represents carrying.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
携えて進む
たずさえてすすむ
To advance hand in hand
Moving forward together
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 携 mean in Japanese?
携 means portable, carry (in hand), armed with, bring along.
How do you read 携?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: たずさ.える、たずさ.わる (tazusaeru, tazusawaru).
How many strokes does 携 have?
携 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 携 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 携 (portable, carry (in hand), armed with, bring along) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.