結
tie · bind · contract · join · organize · do up hair · fasten
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
thread + 吉
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and luck. Tying thread with luck.
Symbolism
Marriage, result, conclusion. Represents connecting.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
政略結婚
せいりゃくけっこん
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons; marriage of convenience
大同団結
だいどうだんけつ
merger; (presenting a) united front; merger
起承転結
きしょうてんけつ
introduction, development, turn and conclusion (quadripartite structure of certain Chinese poetry); story composition and development; introduction, development, turn and conclusion (quadripartite structure of certain Chinese poetry)
一致団結
いっちだんけつ
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause; solidarity
結跏趺坐
けっかふざ
lotus position (meditation and yoga posture); padmasana; sitting with legs crossed and feet placed on opposing thighs; lotus position (meditation and yoga posture)
Proverbs & Idioms
結果は努力に比例する
けっかはどりょくにひれいする
Results are proportional to effort
What you achieve matches how hard you work
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 結 mean in Japanese?
結 means tie, bind, contract, join, organize, do up hair, fasten.
How do you read 結?
On'yomi: ケツ、ケチ (KETSU, KECHI). Kun'yomi: むす.ぶ、ゆ.う、ゆ.わえる (musubu, yuu, yuwaeru).
How many strokes does 結 have?
結 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 結 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 結 (tie, bind, contract, join, organize, do up hair, fasten) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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