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On'yomi
ソク
SOKU
Kun'yomi
はか.る
hakaru

fathom · plan · scheme · measure

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#761
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

=

water + 則

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and rule. Measuring with water rule.

Symbolism

Measurement, measure, survey. Represents measuring.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

揣摩臆測

しまおくそく

conjectures and surmises; speculation; giving one's imagination full play without any ground; conjectures and surmises

Proverbs & Idioms

測りかねる

はかりかねる

Hard to gauge

Difficult to judge or estimate

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 測 mean in Japanese?

測 means fathom, plan, scheme, measure.

How do you read 測?

On'yomi: ソク (SOKU). Kun'yomi: はか.る (hakaru).

How many strokes does 測 have?

測 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 測 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 測 (fathom, plan, scheme, measure) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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