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撮
On'yomi
サツ
SATSU
Kun'yomi
と.る・つま.む・-ど.り
toru / tsumamu / dori
snapshot · take pictures
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and most. Taking most with hand.
Symbolism
Photograph, take, pick. Represents taking.
Component Breakdown
撮=
扌最
hand + 最
Words & Expressions
Words written with 撮
撮影さつえいfilming
写真撮影しゃしんさつえいphotography
Proverbs & Idioms
撮って残す記憶
とってのこすきおく
Memories preserved through photographs
Capturing and keeping moments
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 撮 mean in Japanese?
撮 means snapshot, take pictures.
How do you read 撮?
On'yomi: サツ (SATSU). Kun'yomi: と.る、つま.む、-ど.り (toru, tsumamu, dori).
How many strokes does 撮 have?
撮 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 撮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
撮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means snapshot, take pictures. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.