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On'yomi
サク
SAKU
Kun'yomi
su

vinegar · sour · acid · tart

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1955
Radicalwine(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

=

wine + 乍

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of wine and suddenly. Wine becoming vinegar.

Symbolism

Vinegar, sourness, fermentation. Represents vinegar.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

酢いも甘いも知り抜く

すいもあまいもしりぬく

To know sour and sweet

To be experienced in life's ups and downs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 酢 mean in Japanese?

酢 means vinegar, sour, acid, tart.

How do you read 酢?

On'yomi: サク (SAKU). Kun'yomi: す (su).

How many strokes does 酢 have?

酢 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).

Is 酢 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 酢 (vinegar, sour, acid, tart) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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