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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of bound bamboo slips. Book.
Symbolism
Booklet, one volume, fascicle. Represents book.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Unraveling a book
Words & Expressions
Words written with 冊
短冊たんざくtanzaku
一冊いっさつone copy
分冊ぶんさつfascicle
冊子さっしstory book
別冊べっさつextra issue
Proverbs & Idioms
一冊は千の師
いっさつはせんのし
One book equals a thousand teachers
A good book is worth many mentors
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 冊 mean in Japanese?
冊 means tome, counter for books, volume.
How do you read 冊?
On'yomi: サツ、サク (SATSU, SAKU). Kun'yomi: ふみ (fumi).
How many strokes does 冊 have?
冊 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 冂 (upside down box).
Is 冊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
冊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tome, counter for books, volume. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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