束
bundle · sheaf · ream · tie in bundles · govern · manage · control
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of binding wood. Bundle.
Symbolism
Restraint, bouquet, promise. Represents bundle.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 束
Four-Character Compounds
二束三文
にそくさんもん
dirt cheap; very cheap
衣冠束帯
いかんそくたい
full Japanese court dress of traditional fashion
Anime & Manga
約束のネバーランド
The Promised Neverland
A well-known work with 束 in its Japanese title.
さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
A well-known work with 束 in its Japanese title.
雲のむこう、約束の場所
The Place Promised in Our Early Days
A well-known work with 束 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“govern”
“manage”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 束 mean in Japanese?
束 means bundle, sheaf, ream, tie in bundles, govern, manage, control.
How do you read 束?
On'yomi: ソク (SOKU). Kun'yomi: たば、たば.ねる、つか、つか.ねる (taba, tabaneru, tsuka, tsukaneru).
How many strokes does 束 have?
束 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 束 a good kanji for a tattoo?
束 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bundle, sheaf, ream, tie in bundles, govern, manage, control. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.