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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and broom. Sweeping with broom.
Symbolism
Cleaning, sweep, clean. Represents sweeping.
Component Breakdown
掃=
扌帚
hand + 帚
Words & Expressions
Words written with 掃
掃くはくsweep
一掃いっそうpurging
掃除そうじdusting
清掃せいそうclean-up
掃討そうとうmopping up
掃海そうかいdragging for mines
Proverbs & Idioms
掃除機をかける
そうじきをかける
To vacuum
To clean the floor with a vacuum cleaner
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 掃 mean in Japanese?
掃 means sweep, brush.
How do you read 掃?
On'yomi: ソウ、シュ (SOU, SHU). Kun'yomi: は.く (haku).
How many strokes does 掃 have?
掃 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 掃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
掃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sweep, brush. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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