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贈
On'yomi
ゾウ・ソウ
ZOU / SOU
Kun'yomi
おく.る
okuru
presents · send · give to · award to · confer on · presenting something
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Component Breakdown
贈=
貝曾
shell + 曾
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and once. Giving shell once.
Symbolism
Gift-giving, donation, give. Represents giving.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 贈 mean in Japanese?
贈 means presents, send, give to, award to, confer on, presenting something.
How do you read 贈?
On'yomi: ゾウ、ソウ (ZOU, SOU). Kun'yomi: おく.る (okuru).
How many strokes does 贈 have?
贈 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 贈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 贈 (presents, send, give to, award to, confer on, presenting something) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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