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掘
On'yomi
クツ
KUTSU
Kun'yomi
ほ.る
horu
dig · delve · excavate
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Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and bend. Digging with hand.
Symbolism
Excavation, dig deeper, mining. Represents digging.
Component Breakdown
掘=
扌屈
hand + 屈
Words & Expressions
Words written with 掘
掘るほるdig
採掘さいくつmining
発掘はっくつdigging up
掘削くっさくdigging out
根掘り葉掘りねほりはほりnosily
Proverbs & Idioms
墓穴を掘る
ぼけつをほる
To dig one's own grave
To cause your own downfall
Anime & Manga
勇者が死んだ! 村人の俺が掘った落とし穴に勇者が落ちた結果。
The Legendary Hero Is Dead!
A well-known work with 掘 in its Japanese title.
洞窟王からはじめる楽園ライフ ～万能の採掘スキルで最強に!?～
A Cave King’s Road to Paradise: Climbing to the Top with My Almighty Mining Skills!
A well-known work with 掘 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 掘 mean in Japanese?
掘 means dig, delve, excavate.
How do you read 掘?
On'yomi: クツ (KUTSU). Kun'yomi: ほ.る (horu).
How many strokes does 掘 have?
掘 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 掘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
掘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dig, delve, excavate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.