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陸
On'yomi
リク・ロク
RIKU / ROKU
Kun'yomi
おか
oka
land · six
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
陸=
阝坴
hill + 坴
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'high ground' (坴), representing land as opposed to water. Indicates the stability of solid ground.
Symbolism
Symbolizes land, stability, and certainty. Represents solid ground versus sea or sky, and grounded steadiness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
光彩陸離
こうさいりくり
dazzling; brilliant; dazzling
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
陸奥の しのぶもぢずり 誰ゆゑに 乱れそめにし われならなくに
Poem #14 from Hyakunin Isshu
河原左大臣Kawara no Sadaijin
9th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 陸 mean in Japanese?
陸 means land, six.
How do you read 陸?
On'yomi: リク、ロク (RIKU, ROKU). Kun'yomi: おか (oka).
How many strokes does 陸 have?
陸 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 陸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 陸 (land, six) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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