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及
On'yomi
キュウ
KYUU
Kun'yomi
およ.ぶ・およ.び・および・およ.ぼす
oyobu / oyobi / oyobi / oyobosu
reach out · exert · exercise · cause
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes3
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of hand reaching person. Reaching.
Symbolism
Passing, mention, spread. Represents reaching.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
波及効果
はきゅうこうか
ripple effect; spillover effect; propagation effect; ripple effect
愛及屋烏
あいきゅうおくう
infatuation; doting; infatuation
Proverbs & Idioms
及ばざるは過ぎたるが如し
およばざるはすぎたるがごとし
Too little is as bad as too much
Moderation is key; extremes are equally harmful
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 及 mean in Japanese?
及 means reach out, exert, exercise, cause.
How do you read 及?
On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU). Kun'yomi: およ.ぶ、およ.び、および、およ.ぼす (oyobu, oyobi, oyobi, oyobosu).
How many strokes does 及 have?
及 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 又 (again).
Is 及 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 及 (reach out, exert, exercise, cause) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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