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詰
On'yomi
キツ・キチ
KITSU / KICHI
Kun'yomi
つ.める・つ.め・-づ.め・つ.まる・つ.む
tsumeru / tsume / zume / tsumaru / tsumu
packed · close · pressed · reprove · rebuke · blame
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
詰=
言吉
speech + 吉
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and luck. Packing words.
Symbolism
Pack, canned, pursuit. Represents filling without gaps.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
詰めが甘い
つめがあまい
The finishing is weak
The final steps were not thorough enough
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 詰 mean in Japanese?
詰 means packed, close, pressed, reprove, rebuke, blame.
How do you read 詰?
On'yomi: キツ、キチ (KITSU, KICHI). Kun'yomi: つ.める、つ.め、-づ.め、つ.まる、つ.む (tsumeru, tsume, zume, tsumaru, tsumu).
How many strokes does 詰 have?
詰 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 詰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 詰 (packed, close, pressed, reprove, rebuke, blame) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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