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削
On'yomi
サク
SAKU
Kun'yomi
けず.る・はつ.る・そ.ぐ
kezuru / hatsuru / sogu
plane · sharpen · whittle · pare · shave
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Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sword and resemble. Shaving with sword.
Symbolism
Delete, reduce, cut. Represents shaving.
Component Breakdown
削=
肖刂
肖 + sword
Words & Expressions
Words written with 削
Proverbs & Idioms
削って削って本質に至る
けずってけずってほんしつにいたる
Pare down to reach the essence
Strip away the unnecessary to find what matters
Other kanji with the same meaning
“plane”
“sharpen”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 削 mean in Japanese?
削 means plane, sharpen, whittle, pare, shave.
How do you read 削?
On'yomi: サク (SAKU). Kun'yomi: けず.る、はつ.る、そ.ぐ (kezuru, hatsuru, sogu).
How many strokes does 削 have?
削 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 削 a good kanji for a tattoo?
削 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means plane, sharpen, whittle, pare, shave. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.