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嫡
On'yomi
チャク・テキ
CHAKU / TEKI
legitimate wife · direct descent (non-bastard)
Details
Description
Legitimate - the direct line of descent, and the wife through whom it passes.
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and phonetic. Woman's legitimate.
Symbolism
Legitimate child, legitimate, orthodox. Represents legitimacy.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Looking up at the starry sky
Component Breakdown
嫡=
女啇
woman + 啇
Words & Expressions
Words written with 嫡
嫡子ちゃくしheir
嫡出ちゃくしゅつlegitimate birth
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嫡 mean in Japanese?
嫡 means legitimate wife, direct descent (non-bastard). Legitimate - the direct line of descent, and the wife through whom it passes.
How do you read 嫡?
On'yomi: チャク、テキ (CHAKU, TEKI).
How many strokes does 嫡 have?
嫡 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 嫡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
嫡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means legitimate wife, direct descent (non-bastard). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.