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Strokes16
Radical土earth(3)
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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
Component Breakdown
墾=
貇土
貇 + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 墾
開墾かいこんclearing
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?
墾 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ground-breaking, open up farmland. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.