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On'yomi
ボク
BOKU

slap · strike · hit · beat · tell · speak

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1283
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

hand + 菐

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and phonetic. Striking with hand.

Symbolism

Eradication, bruise, sumo. Represents striking.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Enjoying a meal

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 撲 mean in Japanese?

撲 means slap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak.

How do you read 撲?

On'yomi: ボク (BOKU).

How many strokes does 撲 have?

撲 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 撲 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 撲 (slap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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