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On'yomi
エキ
EKI

fluid · liquid · juice · sap · secretion

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1210
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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water + 夜

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and night. Water flowing like night.

Symbolism

Liquid, blood, solution. Represents flowing substance.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Liquid flowing

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

液晶の時代

えきしょうのじだい

The LCD era

The modern age of liquid crystal displays

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 液 mean in Japanese?

液 means fluid, liquid, juice, sap, secretion.

How do you read 液?

On'yomi: エキ (EKI).

How many strokes does 液 have?

液 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 液 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 液 (fluid, liquid, juice, sap, secretion) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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