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各
On'yomi
カク
KAKU
Kun'yomi
おのおの
onoono
each · every · either
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of foot and mouth. Going to each place.
Symbolism
Each, various, respective. Represents individual.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Imparting teachings
Component Breakdown
各=
夂口
go slowly + mouth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 各
各種かくしゅall sorts
各地かくちeach place
各国かっこくeach country
各位かくいeach and every one
世界各地せかいかくちall over the world
世界各国せかいかっこくcountries all over the world
Four-Character Compounds
各人各様
かくじんかくよう
different strokes for different folks; people doing something in their own way
各種各様
かくしゅかくよう
individual (different) ways of doing things; being different (varied) for each item (type)
Other kanji with the same meaning
“every”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 各 mean in Japanese?
各 means each, every, either.
How do you read 各?
On'yomi: カク (KAKU). Kun'yomi: おのおの (onoono).
How many strokes does 各 have?
各 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 各 a good kanji for a tattoo?
各 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means each, every, either. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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