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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and tongue. Tying with hand.
Symbolism
Parentheses, supervise, include. Represents summarizing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Competing for speed
Component Breakdown
括=
扌舌
hand + tongue
Words & Expressions
Words written with 括
Four-Character Compounds
一括千金
いっかつせんきん
A thousand gold in one bundle; Handling a large sum of money all at once
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 括 mean in Japanese?
括 means fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict.
How do you read 括?
On'yomi: カツ (KATSU). Kun'yomi: くく.る (kukuru).
How many strokes does 括 have?
括 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 括 a good kanji for a tattoo?
括 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.