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On'yomi
ザイ・スイ・セイ
ZAI / SUI / SEI
Kun'yomi
かる・けず.る
karu / kezuru

dose · medicine · drug

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Strokes10
Frequency#1151
Radicalknife(2)
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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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斉 + sword

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of equal and sword. Making equal with sword.

Symbolism

Drug, detergent, dispensing. Represents medicine.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Preparing medicine

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

良薬は口に苦し

りょうやくはくちににがし

Good medicine tastes bitter

Effective advice is often unpleasant to hear

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 剤 mean in Japanese?

剤 means dose, medicine, drug.

How do you read 剤?

On'yomi: ザイ、スイ、セイ (ZAI, SUI, SEI). Kun'yomi: かる、けず.る (karu, kezuru).

How many strokes does 剤 have?

剤 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).

Is 剤 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 剤 (dose, medicine, drug) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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