Frequently Asked Questions
What does 捺 mean in Japanese?
捺 means press, print, affix a seal, stamp.
How do you read 捺?
On'yomi: ナツ、ダツ (NATSU, DATSU). Kun'yomi: さ.す、お.す (sasu, osu).
How many strokes does 捺 have?
捺 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 捺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
捺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means press, print, affix a seal, stamp. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.