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匡
On'yomi
キョウ・オウ
KYOU / OU
Kun'yomi
すく.う・ただ.す
sukuu / tadasu
correct · save · assist
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#2176
Radical匚box(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of box and king. Box to correct king.
Symbolism
Correct, save, rectify. Represents making right.
Component Breakdown
匡=
匚王
匚 + king
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
匡正の志
きょうせいのこころざし
The will to correct and guide; The determination to lead others to righteousness
Related Figures & Stories
大江匡房
Name contains 匡
Ōe no Masafusa was a poet, scholar and tutor under the emperors of Shirakawa, Horikawa, and Toba.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 匡 mean in Japanese?
匡 means correct, save, assist.
How do you read 匡?
On'yomi: キョウ、オウ (KYOU, OU). Kun'yomi: すく.う、ただ.す (sukuu, tadasu).
How many strokes does 匡 have?
匡 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 匚 (box).
Is 匡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
匡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means correct, save, assist. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.