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On'yomi
ヤク
YAKU

unlucky · misfortune · bad luck · disaster

Details

Strokes4
Frequency#2123
Radicalcliff(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes4

Component Breakdown

=

cliff + 㔾

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of cliff and kneeling. Cliff kneeling.

Symbolism

Misfortune, unlucky year, calamity. Represents misfortune.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 厄 mean in Japanese?

厄 means unlucky, misfortune, bad luck, disaster.

How do you read 厄?

On'yomi: ヤク (YAKU).

How many strokes does 厄 have?

厄 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 厂 (cliff).

Is 厄 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 厄 (unlucky, misfortune, bad luck, disaster) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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