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屈
On'yomi
クツ
KUTSU
Kun'yomi
かが.む・かが.める
kagamu / kagameru
yield · bend · flinch · submit
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
屈=
尸出
corpse + 出
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of body and exit. Bending body.
Symbolism
Surrender, humiliation, unyielding. Represents bending.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
不撓不屈
ふとうふくつ
tenacity; indomitableness; dauntlessness; tenacity
不屈不撓
ふくつふとう
indefatigability; indomitableness; with unremitting tenacity; indefatigability
Proverbs & Idioms
屈せずして進む
くっせずしてすすむ
To advance without yielding
Moving forward without giving in to hardship
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 屈 mean in Japanese?
屈 means yield, bend, flinch, submit.
How do you read 屈?
On'yomi: クツ (KUTSU). Kun'yomi: かが.む、かが.める (kagamu, kagameru).
How many strokes does 屈 have?
屈 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 尸 (corpse).
Is 屈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 屈 (yield, bend, flinch, submit) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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