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On'yomi
サク・シャク
SAKU / SHAKU

confused · mix · be in disorder

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1740
Radicalgold(8)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

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metal + 昔

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of metal and past. Mixing metal.

Symbolism

Error, illusion, crossing. Represents mixing.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

試行錯誤

しこうさくご

trial and error; trial and error

時代錯誤

じだいさくご

anachronism; anachronism

盤根錯節

ばんこんさくせつ

hard-to-penetrate event; hard-to-penetrate situation; hard-to-penetrate event

Proverbs & Idioms

錯覚は禁物

さっかくはきんもつ

Illusions are forbidden

Don't let yourself be deceived

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 錯 mean in Japanese?

錯 means confused, mix, be in disorder.

How do you read 錯?

On'yomi: サク、シャク (SAKU, SHAKU).

How many strokes does 錯 have?

錯 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).

Is 錯 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 錯 (confused, mix, be in disorder) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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