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穴
On'yomi
ケツ
KETSU
Kun'yomi
あな
ana
hole · aperture · slit · cave · den
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
穴=
宀八
roof + 八
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of hole.
Symbolism
Hole, cave, space. Represents open space.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
偕老同穴
かいろうどうけつ
happy life partnership; living faithfully together till death; Venus's flower basket (Euplectella aspergillum); happy life partnership
Proverbs & Idioms
穴があったら入りたい
あながあったらはいりたい
I wish there was a hole to crawl into
Feeling so embarrassed you want to hide
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 穴 mean in Japanese?
穴 means hole, aperture, slit, cave, den.
How do you read 穴?
On'yomi: ケツ (KETSU). Kun'yomi: あな (ana).
How many strokes does 穴 have?
穴 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 穴 (cave).
Is 穴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 穴 (hole, aperture, slit, cave, den) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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