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拾
On'yomi
シュウ・ジュウ
SHUU / JUU
Kun'yomi
ひろ.う
hirou
pick up · gather · find · go on foot · ten
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
拾=
扌合
hand + 合
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and join. Picking up by joining hands.
Symbolism
Pick up, collect, finding. Represents picking up.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
地獄で仏に会う
じごくでほとけにあう
Meeting Buddha in hell
Finding unexpected help in difficult times
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 拾 mean in Japanese?
拾 means pick up, gather, find, go on foot, ten.
How do you read 拾?
On'yomi: シュウ、ジュウ (SHUU, JUU). Kun'yomi: ひろ.う (hirou).
How many strokes does 拾 have?
拾 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 拾 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 拾 (pick up, gather, find, go on foot, ten) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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