伽
nursing · attending · entertainer
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and add. Attending to person.
Symbolism
Nursing, temple, story. Represents Buddhist temple and care.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Solemnity of temple buildings
Component Breakdown
person + 加
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
七堂伽藍
しちどうがらん
complete seven-structured temple compound
堂塔伽藍
どうとうがらん
religious buildings (temples, shrines, pagodas, etc.)
御伽草子
おとぎぞうし
Fairy tales; Traditional Japanese stories for children
Anime & Manga
空の境界 伽藍の洞
the Garden of sinners Chapter 4: garan-no-dou. (The Hollow Shrine)
A well-known work with 伽 in its Japanese title.
大正オトメ御伽話
Taisho Otome Fairy Tale
A well-known work with 伽 in its Japanese title.
大正処女御伽話
Taisho Girl Fairy Tale
A well-known work with 伽 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 伽 mean in Japanese?
伽 means nursing, attending, entertainer.
How do you read 伽?
On'yomi: カ、ガ、キャ、ギャ (KA, GA, KYA, GYA). Kun'yomi: とぎ (togi).
How many strokes does 伽 have?
伽 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 伽 a good kanji for a tattoo?
伽 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means nursing, attending, entertainer. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.