句
phrase · clause · sentence · passage · paragraph · counter for haiku
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and wrap. Words divided by mouth.
Symbolism
Punctuation, phrase, haiku. Represents word division.
Component Breakdown
勹 + mouth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 句
Four-Character Compounds
美辞麗句
びじれいく
flowery words; rhetorical flourishes
一言半句
いちげんはんく
a single word; (not even) a word; (not even) a syllable
一字一句
いちじいっく
word for word; verbatim; literally
一言一句
いちごんいっく
every single word and phrase; word by word
片言隻句
へんげんせきく
few words; single phrase
一語一句
いちごいっく
every single word and phrase; each and every word
一句入魂
いっくにゅうこん
Put your soul into every verse; Give your all to each and every phrase
Other kanji with the same meaning
“sentence”
“paragraph”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 句 mean in Japanese?
句 means phrase, clause, sentence, passage, paragraph, counter for haiku.
How do you read 句?
On'yomi: ク (KU).
How many strokes does 句 have?
句 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 句 a good kanji for a tattoo?
句 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means phrase, clause, sentence, passage, paragraph, counter for haiku. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.