属
belong · genus · subordinate official · affiliated
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of corpse and phonetic. Corpse belonging.
Symbolism
Affiliation, metal, attribute. Represents belonging.
Component Breakdown
corpse + 禹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 属
Four-Character Compounds
一家眷属
いっかけんぞく
one's family, relations, and followers
妻子眷属
さいしけんぞく
one's wife, children, and other relations; one's whole family
所属する
しょぞくする
To belong to; To be a member of an organization
Anime & Manga
水属性の魔法使い
The Water Magician
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氷属性男子とクールな同僚女子
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
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四度目は嫌な死属性魔術師
The Death Mage
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魔王学園の反逆者～人類初の魔王候補、眷属少女と王座を目指して成り上がる～
Maou Gakuen no Hangyakusha: Jinrui Hatsu no Maou Kouho, Kenzoku Shoujo to Ouza wo Mezashite Nariagaru
A well-known work with 属 in its Japanese title.
俺以外誰も採取できない素材なのに「素材採取率が低い」とパワハラする幼馴染錬金術師と絶縁した専属魔導士、辺境の町でスローライフを送りたい。
Ore Igai Dare mo Saishu Dekinai Sozai nano ni "Sozai Saishuritsu ga Hikui" to Pawahara Suru Osananajimi Renkinjutsushi to Zetsuen Shita Senzoku Madoushi, Henkyou no Machi de Slow Life wo Okuritai.
A well-known work with 属 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“genus”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 属 mean in Japanese?
属 means belong, genus, subordinate official, affiliated.
How do you read 属?
On'yomi: ゾク、ショク (ZOKU, SHOKU). Kun'yomi: さかん、つく、やから (sakan, tsuku, yakara).
How many strokes does 属 have?
属 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 尸 (corpse).
Is 属 a good kanji for a tattoo?
属 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means belong, genus, subordinate official, affiliated. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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