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Etymology
Composed of direction and arrow. People gathering under same flag.
Symbolism
Family, ethnic group, clan. Represents blood ties and belonging.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
民族自決
みんぞくじけつ
self-determination of peoples; self-determination of peoples
一族郎党
いちぞくろうとう
one's family and followers; one's whole clan; one's family and followers
家族団欒
かぞくだんらん
happy family circle; sitting in a family circle and enjoying conversation; harmony in a family; happy family circle
五族協和
ごぞくきょうわ
five races under one union (Han, Manchurians, Mongolians, Hui, Tibetans; founding principle of the Republic of China); harmony of the five races (Manchurians, Han, Mongolians, Koreans, Japanese; official policy of Manchukuo); five races under one union (Han, Manchurians, Mongolians, Hui, Tibetans; founding principle of the Republic of China)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 族 mean in Japanese?
族 means tribe, family.
How do you read 族?
On'yomi: ゾク (ZOKU).
How many strokes does 族 have?
族 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 方 (square).
Is 族 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 族 (tribe, family) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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