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On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
さ.す・はさ.む
sasu / hasamu

insert · put in · graft · wear (sword)

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1908
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and phonetic. Inserting with hand.

Symbolism

Insert, illustration, insert. Represents inserting.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Drawing a sword

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 挿 mean in Japanese?

挿 means insert, put in, graft, wear (sword).

How do you read 挿?

On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: さ.す、はさ.む (sasu, hasamu).

How many strokes does 挿 have?

挿 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 挿 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 挿 (insert, put in, graft, wear (sword)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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