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On'yomi
チク
CHIKU

livestock · domestic fowl and animals

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1824
Radicalfield(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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玄 + field

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mysterious and field. Raising in field.

Symbolism

Livestock, animal husbandry, raise. Represents livestock.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

人畜無害

じんちくむがい

harmless to humans and animals; having no influence; unimportant; harmless to humans and animals

Proverbs & Idioms

畜生の浅知恵

ちくしょうのあさぢえ

The shallow wisdom of a beast

Foolish thinking that leads to failure

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 畜 mean in Japanese?

畜 means livestock, domestic fowl and animals.

How do you read 畜?

On'yomi: チク (CHIKU).

How many strokes does 畜 have?

畜 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).

Is 畜 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 畜 (livestock, domestic fowl and animals) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.