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叔
On'yomi
シュク
SHUKU
uncle · youth
Details
Description
Uncle - the parent's younger sibling, and by extension the younger generation of a family.
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bean and again. Picking beans.
Symbolism
Uncle, aunt, relative. Represents parent's sibling.
Component Breakdown
叔=
尗又
尗 + 又
Words & Expressions
Words written with 叔
叔母おばaunt
Four-Character Compounds
伯叔の間
はくしゅくのあいだ
Between elder and younger uncles; Too close to distinguish superiority
Other kanji with the same meaning
“uncle”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 叔 mean in Japanese?
叔 means uncle, youth. Uncle - the parent's younger sibling, and by extension the younger generation of a family.
How do you read 叔?
On'yomi: シュク (SHUKU).
How many strokes does 叔 have?
叔 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 又 (again).
Is 叔 a good kanji for a tattoo?
叔 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means uncle, youth. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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