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窟
On'yomi
クツ・コツ
KUTSU / KOTSU
Kun'yomi
いわや・いはや・あな
iwaya / ihaya / ana
cavern
Details
Strokes13
Radical穴cave(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
窟=
穴屈
hole + 屈
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hole and bend. Curved hole.
Symbolism
Cave, den, grotto. Represents cavern.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
狡兎三窟
こうとさんくつ
very shrewd in preparing a means of escape; being very good at escaping danger; very shrewd in preparing a means of escape
Proverbs & Idioms
巣窟を暴く
そうくつをあばく
To expose the den
To uncover the hideout of wrongdoing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 窟 mean in Japanese?
窟 means cavern.
How do you read 窟?
On'yomi: クツ、コツ (KUTSU, KOTSU). Kun'yomi: いわや、いはや、あな (iwaya, ihaya, ana).
How many strokes does 窟 have?
窟 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 穴 (cave).
Is 窟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 窟 (cavern) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.