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On'yomi
セツ・ショウ
SETSU / SHOU
Kun'yomi
つ.ぐ
tsugu

touch · contact · adjoin · piece together

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#523
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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hand + 妾

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and concubine. Joining with hand.

Symbolism

Connection, contact, approach. Represents connecting.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

官官接待

かんかんせったい

bureaucrats entertaining bureaucrats using public funds; bureaucrats entertaining bureaucrats using public funds

接遇の心

せつぐうのこころ

A spirit of hospitality; The attitude of treating guests kindly

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 接 mean in Japanese?

接 means touch, contact, adjoin, piece together.

How do you read 接?

On'yomi: セツ、ショウ (SETSU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: つ.ぐ (tsugu).

How many strokes does 接 have?

接 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 接 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 接 (touch, contact, adjoin, piece together) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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