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束
On'yomi
ソク
SOKU
Kun'yomi
たば・たば.ねる・つか・つか.ねる
taba / tabaneru / tsuka / tsukaneru
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
Four-Character Compounds
二束三文
にそくさんもん
dirt cheap; very cheap; dirt cheap
衣冠束帯
いかんそくたい
full Japanese court dress of traditional fashion; full Japanese court dress of traditional fashion
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?
Yes. 束 (bundle, sheaf, ream, tie in bundles, govern, manage, control) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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