画
brush-stroke · picture
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
one + 凵 + field
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of dividing rice fields. Plot, drawing pictures.
Symbolism
Picture, plan, movie. Represents visual expression and planning.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
自画自賛
じがじさん
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares; singing one's own praises
画竜点睛
がりょうてんせい
finishing touches; last vital touch; finishing touches
書画骨董
しょがこっとう
curios and objets d'art; curios and objets d'art
一点一画
いってんいっかく
the dots of i's and the crosses of t's; (not neglecting) the slightest details; the dots of i's and the crosses of t's
画蛇添足
がだてんそく
making an unnecessary addition (to); gilding the lily; making an unnecessary addition (to)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 画 mean in Japanese?
画 means brush-stroke, picture.
How do you read 画?
On'yomi: ガ、カク、エ、カイ (GA, KAKU, E, KAI). Kun'yomi: えが.く、かく.する、かぎ.る、はかりごと、はか.る (egaku, kakusuru, kagiru, hakarigoto, hakaru).
How many strokes does 画 have?
画 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 画 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 画 (brush-stroke, picture) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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