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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phrase. Detaining with hand.
Symbolism
Restraint, detention, persist. Represents binding.
Component Breakdown
拘=
扌句
hand + 句
Words & Expressions
Words written with 拘
拘留こうりゅうcustody
拘るこだわるbe picky
拘禁こうきんdetention
拘置所こうちしょdetention house
Proverbs & Idioms
拘らない心
こだわらないこころ
A mind that doesn't cling
Freedom from attachment to details
Other kanji with the same meaning
“seize”
“adhere to”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 拘 mean in Japanese?
拘 means arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite.
How do you read 拘?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: かか.わる (kakawaru).
How many strokes does 拘 have?
拘 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 拘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
拘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.