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庫

On'yomi
コ・ク
KO / KU
Kun'yomi
くら
kura

warehouse · storehouse

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#852
Radical广dotted cliff(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and vehicle. Building for vehicles.

Symbolism

Warehouse, garage, stock. Represents storage.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Era of war

Component Breakdown

庫=
广車

cliff + car

Words & Expressions

Words written with 庫

倉庫そうこstorehouse
金庫きんこsafe
在庫ざいこstock
車庫しゃこgarage
文庫ぶんこlibrary
宝庫ほうこtreasury

Proverbs & Idioms

宝の持ち腐れ

たからのもちぐされ

Treasure gone to waste

Having something valuable but not using it

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 庫 mean in Japanese?

庫 means warehouse, storehouse.

How do you read 庫?

On'yomi: コ、ク (KO, KU). Kun'yomi: くら (kura).

How many strokes does 庫 have?

庫 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).

Is 庫 a good kanji for a tattoo?

庫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means warehouse, storehouse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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