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剝
On'yomi
ハク・ホク
HAKU / HOKU
Kun'yomi
へ.ぐ・へず.る・む.く・む.ける・は.がれる・は.ぐ・は.げる・は.がす
hegu / hezuru / muku / mukeru / hagareru / hagu / hageru / hagasu
come off · peel · fade · discolor
Details
Strokes10
Radical刀knife(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'blade' (刂) with '录,' representing peeling skin with blades. Variant of 剥.
Symbolism
Symbolizes peeling, exposing, and essence. Represents acts of removing surfaces to reveal contents.
Component Breakdown
剝=
彔刂
彔 + sword
Other kanji with the same meaning
“fade”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 剝 mean in Japanese?
剝 means come off, peel, fade, discolor.
How do you read 剝?
On'yomi: ハク、ホク (HAKU, HOKU). Kun'yomi: へ.ぐ、へず.る、む.く、む.ける、は.がれる、は.ぐ、は.げる、は.がす (hegu, hezuru, muku, mukeru, hagareru, hagu, hageru, hagasu).
How many strokes does 剝 have?
剝 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 剝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
剝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means come off, peel, fade, discolor. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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