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On'yomi
キュウ・ク
KYUU / KU

beautiful black jewel · nine

Details

Strokes7
Radicaljade(5)

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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king + 久

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of jade and long. Black jade shining long.

Symbolism

Black jewel, precious, nine. Represents beautiful black stone.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Beautiful scenery

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

玖瑰の如し

きゅうかいのごとし

Like a rose gem

Beautiful and radiant like a precious stone

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 玖 mean in Japanese?

玖 means beautiful black jewel, nine.

How do you read 玖?

On'yomi: キュウ、ク (KYUU, KU).

How many strokes does 玖 have?

玖 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).

Is 玖 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 玖 (beautiful black jewel, nine) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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