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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and concubine. Joining with hand.
Symbolism
Connection, contact, approach. Represents connecting.
Component Breakdown
接=
扌妾
hand + 妾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 接
Four-Character Compounds
官官接待
かんかんせったい
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
“contact”
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?
接 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means touch, contact, adjoin, piece together. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.