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Component Breakdown
駄=
馬太
horse + 太
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of horse and thick. Thick horse.
Symbolism
Useless, no good, clogs. Represents pack horse.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Riding a horse
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
駄目押し
だめおし
To make doubly sure; To confirm just to be safe
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 駄 mean in Japanese?
駄 means burdensome, pack horse, horse load, send by horse, trivial, worthless.
How do you read 駄?
On'yomi: ダ、タ (DA, TA).
How many strokes does 駄 have?
駄 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).
Is 駄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 駄 (burdensome, pack horse, horse load, send by horse, trivial, worthless) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.