釈
explanation
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
釆 + 尺
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of gather and measure. Gathering and measuring.
Symbolism
Interpretation, release, Buddhism. Represents explaining.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
遠慮会釈
えんりょえしゃく
reserve and consideration (to others); reserve and consideration (to others)
廃仏毀釈
はいぶつきしゃく
abolish Buddhism, destroy Shākyamuni (slogan of anti-Buddhist movement at the beginning of the Meiji era); abolish Buddhism, destroy Shākyamuni (slogan of anti-Buddhist movement at the beginning of the Meiji era)
Proverbs & Idioms
釈然としない
しゃくぜんとしない
To feel unconvinced
Remaining unsatisfied with an explanation
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 釈 mean in Japanese?
釈 means explanation.
How do you read 釈?
On'yomi: シャク、セキ (SHAKU, SEKI). Kun'yomi: とく、す.てる、ゆる.す (toku, suteru, yurusu).
How many strokes does 釈 have?
釈 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 釆 (distinguish).
Is 釈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 釈 (explanation) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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