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啄
On'yomi
タク・ツク・トク
TAKU / TSUKU / TOKU
Kun'yomi
ついば.む・つつ.く
tsuibamu / tsutsuku
peck · pick up
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and pig. Pecking pig with mouth.
Symbolism
Woodpecker, peck, strike. Represents pecking.
Component Breakdown
啄=
口豖
mouth + 豖
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
啐啄同時
そったくどうじ
timing is everything; don't jump the gun
Related Figures & Stories
石川啄木
Name contains 啄
Takuboku Ishikawa ; February 20, 1886 – April 13, 1912) was a Japanese poet.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“pick up”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 啄 mean in Japanese?
啄 means peck, pick up.
How do you read 啄?
On'yomi: タク、ツク、トク (TAKU, TSUKU, TOKU). Kun'yomi: ついば.む、つつ.く (tsuibamu, tsutsuku).
How many strokes does 啄 have?
啄 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 啄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
啄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means peck, pick up. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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