属
belong · genus · subordinate official · affiliated
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
corpse + 禹
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of corpse and phonetic. Corpse belonging.
Symbolism
Affiliation, metal, attribute. Represents belonging.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一家眷属
いっかけんぞく
one's family, relations, and followers; 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; one's wife, children, and other relations
所属する
しょぞくする
To belong to; To be a member of an organization
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?
Yes. 属 (belong, genus, subordinate official, affiliated) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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