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On'yomi
キュウ・ク
KYUU / KU
Kun'yomi
はと・あつ.める
hato / atsumeru

pigeon · dove

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1637
Radicalbird(11)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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九 + bird

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of nine and bird. Nine bird.

Symbolism

Dove, pigeon, peace. Represents dove.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

鳩首協議

きゅうしゅきょうぎ

put heads together and confer; convene and discuss; go into a huddle (over); put heads together and confer

鳩首凝議

きゅうしゅぎょうぎ

put heads together and confer; convene and discuss; go into a huddle (over); put heads together and confer

鳩首謀議

きゅうしゅぼうぎ

go into a huddle (over); hold a secret conference (about); put heads together and conspire; go into a huddle (over)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 鳩 mean in Japanese?

鳩 means pigeon, dove.

How do you read 鳩?

On'yomi: キュウ、ク (KYUU, KU). Kun'yomi: はと、あつ.める (hato, atsumeru).

How many strokes does 鳩 have?

鳩 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 鳥 (bird).

Is 鳩 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 鳩 (pigeon, dove) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.