確
assurance · firm · tight · hard · solid · confirm · clear · evident
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
stone + 隺
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone and phonetic. Sure like stone.
Symbolism
Confirm, certain, accurate. Represents being sure.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
確固不動
かっこふどう
unshakeable (e.g. belief); invincible; steadfastness; unshakeable (e.g. belief)
確固不抜
かっこふばつ
determined; steadfast; unswerving; determined
Proverbs & Idioms
確かめて渡れ
たしかめてわたれ
Check before you cross
Verify things before taking action
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 確 mean in Japanese?
確 means assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid, confirm, clear, evident.
How do you read 確?
On'yomi: カク、コウ (KAKU, KOU). Kun'yomi: たし.か、たし.かめる (tashika, tashikameru).
How many strokes does 確 have?
確 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).
Is 確 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 確 (assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid, confirm, clear, evident) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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