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Component Breakdown
択=
扌尺
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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