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On'yomi
マク
MAKU

membrane

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1804
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

=

moon + 莫

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and not. Flesh membrane.

Symbolism

Membrane, film, mucous membrane. Represents membrane.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

虚実皮膜

きょじつひまく

the difference between truth and fiction in art being very subtle; art abides in a realm that is neither truth nor fiction; the difference between truth and fiction in art being very subtle

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 膜 mean in Japanese?

膜 means membrane.

How do you read 膜?

On'yomi: マク (MAKU).

How many strokes does 膜 have?

膜 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).

Is 膜 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 膜 (membrane) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.