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嵩
On'yomi
スウ・シュウ
SUU / SHUU
Kun'yomi
かさ・かさ.む・たか.い
kasa / kasamu / takai
be aggravated · grow worse · grow bulky · swell
Details
Strokes13
Radical山mountain(3)
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and high. High mountain.
Symbolism
Bulky, volume, bulk. Represents bulk.
Component Breakdown
嵩=
山高
mountain + 高
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
嵩にかかる
かさにかかる
To take advantage of one's position
To act haughtily from a superior position
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嵩 mean in Japanese?
嵩 means be aggravated, grow worse, grow bulky, swell.
How do you read 嵩?
On'yomi: スウ、シュウ (SUU, SHUU). Kun'yomi: かさ、かさ.む、たか.い (kasa, kasamu, takai).
How many strokes does 嵩 have?
嵩 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 嵩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
嵩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means be aggravated, grow worse, grow bulky, swell. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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