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刈
On'yomi
ガイ・カイ
GAI / KAI
Kun'yomi
か.る
karu
reap · cut · clip · trim · prune
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mow and sword. Cutting grass with sword.
Symbolism
Reaping, harvest, mowing. Represents cutting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Running through
Component Breakdown
刈=
㐅刂
㐅 + sword
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
蒔かぬ種は刈れぬ
まかぬたねはかれぬ
You cannot reap what you did not sow
Without cause, there is no effect
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 刈 mean in Japanese?
刈 means reap, cut, clip, trim, prune.
How do you read 刈?
On'yomi: ガイ、カイ (GAI, KAI). Kun'yomi: か.る (karu).
How many strokes does 刈 have?
刈 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 刈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
刈 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means reap, cut, clip, trim, prune. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.