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肯
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
がえんじ.る
gaenjiru
agreement · consent · comply with
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
肯=
止月
stop + moon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stop and flesh. Flesh stopping, consent.
Symbolism
Affirmation, nod, approval. Represents agreement.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
肯んぜず
がえんぜず
To not consent; Refusing to agree
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 肯 mean in Japanese?
肯 means agreement, consent, comply with.
How do you read 肯?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: がえんじ.る (gaenjiru).
How many strokes does 肯 have?
肯 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 肯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 肯 (agreement, consent, comply with) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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