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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

Strokes18
Frequency#1001
Radicalshell(7)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes18

Component Breakdown

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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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