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伽
On'yomi
カ・ガ・キャ・ギャ
KA / GA / KYA / GYA
Kun'yomi
とぎ
togi
nursing · attending · entertainer
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
伽=
亻加
person + 加
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
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
七堂伽藍
しちどうがらん
complete seven-structured temple compound; complete seven-structured temple compound
堂塔伽藍
どうとうがらん
religious buildings (temples, shrines, pagodas, etc.); religious buildings (temples, shrines, pagodas, etc.)
御伽草子
おとぎぞうし
Fairy tales; Traditional Japanese stories for children
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?
Yes. 伽 (nursing, attending, entertainer) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.