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On'yomi
ソク
SOKU
Kun'yomi
うなが.す
unagasu

stimulate · urge · press · demand · incite

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#998
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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person + foot

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and foot. Urging person's foot.

Symbolism

Promotion, urge, prompt. Represents urging.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

促成栽培

そくせいさいばい

Forced cultivation; Growing plants at accelerated speed

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?

Yes. 促 (stimulate, urge, press, demand, incite) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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