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On'yomi
タク
TAKU
Kun'yomi
えら.ぶ
erabu

choose · select · elect · prefer

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#847
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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hand + 尺

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and measure. Choosing with hand.

Symbolism

Choice, choose, adoption. Represents choosing.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

取捨選択

しゅしゃせんたく

selection; making a choice; sifting; selection

二者択一

にしゃたくいつ

choosing between two things; two choices; choosing between two things

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 択 mean in Japanese?

択 means choose, select, elect, prefer.

How do you read 択?

On'yomi: タク (TAKU). Kun'yomi: えら.ぶ (erabu).

How many strokes does 択 have?

択 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 択 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 択 (choose, select, elect, prefer) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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