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戚
On'yomi
ソク・セキ
SOKU / SEKI
Kun'yomi
いた.む・うれ.える・みうち
itamu / ureeru / miuchi
grieve · relatives
Details
Strokes11
Radical戈halberd(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
戚=
戊尗
戊 + 尗
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetics. Relatives.
Symbolism
Relatives, kinship, sorrow. Represents relatives.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
親戚知己
しんせきちき
relatives and acquaintances; relatives and acquaintances
親戚縁者
しんせきえんじゃ
Relatives and kin; People connected by blood or marriage
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 戚 mean in Japanese?
戚 means grieve, relatives.
How do you read 戚?
On'yomi: ソク、セキ (SOKU, SEKI). Kun'yomi: いた.む、うれ.える、みうち (itamu, ureeru, miuchi).
How many strokes does 戚 have?
戚 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 戈 (halberd).
Is 戚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 戚 (grieve, relatives) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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