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促
On'yomi
ソク
SOKU
Kun'yomi
うなが.す
unagasu
stimulate · urge · press · demand · incite
Details
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and foot. Urging person's foot.
Symbolism
Promotion, urge, prompt. Represents urging.
Component Breakdown
促=
亻足
person + foot
Words & Expressions
Words written with 促
Four-Character Compounds
促成栽培
そくせいさいばい
Forced cultivation; Growing plants at accelerated speed
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 促 mean in Japanese?
促 means stimulate, urge, press, demand, incite.
How do you read 促?
On'yomi: ソク (SOKU). Kun'yomi: うなが.す (unagasu).
How many strokes does 促 have?
促 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 促 a good kanji for a tattoo?
促 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stimulate, urge, press, demand, incite. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.