加
add · addition · increase · join · include · Canada
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of power and mouth. Adding power with words.
Symbolism
Add, addition, participation. Represents increasing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Adding strength
Component Breakdown
power + mouth
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
年功加俸
ねんこうかほう
long service allowance; longevity pay
加持祈祷
かじきとう
incantation and prayer
加減乗除
かげんじょうじょ
The four arithmetic operations; Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Anime & Manga
あさがおと加瀬さん。
Kase-san and Morning Glories
A well-known work with 加 in its Japanese title.
加瀬さんシリーズ
Kase-san and...
A well-known work with 加 in its Japanese title.
山田と加瀬さん。
Kase-san and Yamada
A well-known work with 加 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
加藤高明
Name contains 加
Count Katō Takaaki , also known as Katō Kōmei, was a Japanese politician, diplomat, and Prime Minister of Japan from 1924 until his death on 28…
Wikipedia加賀千代女
Name contains 加
Kaga no Chiyo , also known as Chiyo-jo ʑo], lit.
Wikipedia加山又造
Name contains 加
Matazō Kayama was a Japanese Nihonga painter of the 20th century, born in Kyoto in 1927.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“addition”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 加 mean in Japanese?
加 means add, addition, increase, join, include, Canada.
How do you read 加?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: くわ.える、くわ.わる (kuwaeru, kuwawaru).
How many strokes does 加 have?
加 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).
Is 加 a good kanji for a tattoo?
加 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means add, addition, increase, join, include, Canada. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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