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On'yomi
コ・カ
KO / KA

individual · counter for articles

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#451
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

person + 固

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and solid. One solid person.

Symbolism

Individual, separate, each. Represents one by one.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

個々別々

ここべつべつ

each one separately; each one separately

個性は宝

こせいはたから

Individuality is treasure; Each person's uniqueness is valuable

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 個 mean in Japanese?

個 means individual, counter for articles.

How do you read 個?

On'yomi: コ、カ (KO, KA).

How many strokes does 個 have?

個 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).

Is 個 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 個 (individual, counter for articles) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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