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Radical土earth(3)
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Component Breakdown
墾=
貇土
貇 + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of beast and earth. Opening earth.
Symbolism
Reclamation, pioneering, cultivated land. Represents opening land.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dignity of a king
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
開墾の精神
かいこんのせいしん
The spirit of land reclamation
The pioneering attitude of breaking new ground
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 墾 mean in Japanese?
墾 means ground-breaking, open up farmland.
How do you read 墾?
On'yomi: コン (KON). Kun'yomi: は.る、ひら.く (haru, hiraku).
How many strokes does 墾 have?
墾 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 墾 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 墾 (ground-breaking, open up farmland) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.