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On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
く.る
kuru

winding · reel · spin · turn (pages) · look up · refer to

Details

Strokes19
Frequency#872
Radicalsilk(6)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes19

Component Breakdown

=

thread + 喿

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and goods. Repeating thread.

Symbolism

Repeat, operate, wind. Represents repeating.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Blown by the wind

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

繰り返しは学びの母

くりかえしはまなびのはは

Repetition is the mother of learning

Practice through repetition leads to mastery

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 繰 mean in Japanese?

繰 means winding, reel, spin, turn (pages), look up, refer to.

How do you read 繰?

On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: く.る (kuru).

How many strokes does 繰 have?

繰 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 繰 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 繰 (winding, reel, spin, turn (pages), look up, refer to) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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