果
fruit · reward · carry out · achieve · complete · end · finish · succeed
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of fruit on tree.
Symbolism
Result, fruit, achievement. Represents fruits of effort.
Spiritual Meaning
The "result" in causation. Buddhist worldview that actions inevitably bring consequences fosters spiritual awareness spanning this life and the next.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Result of effort
Component Breakdown
sun + tree
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
悪因悪果
あくいんあっか
sow evil and reap evil; evil acts bring evil outcomes
効果覿面
こうかてきめん
having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect
善因善果
ぜんいんぜんか
good actions lead to good rewards; one good turn deserves another
相乗効果
そうじょうこうか
synergy
因果応報
いんがおうほう
retribution; retributive justice; karma
進取果敢
しんしゅかかん
enterprising and daring; boldly forward-looking
迅速果断
じんそくかだん
quick and decisive; fast and daring
勇猛果敢
ゆうもうかかん
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage
因果因縁
いんがいんねん
cause and effect; karma; retribution
因果覿面
いんがてきめん
the swiftness of retributive justice
剛毅果断
ごうきかだん
dauntless and decisive; with fortitude and resolution
迅速果敢
じんそくかかん
quick and decisive; fast and daring; swift and resolute
波及効果
はきゅうこうか
ripple effect; spillover effect; propagation effect
杓子果報
しゃくしかほう
coming by ample servings of delicious food; being blessed with good fortune
Proverbs & Idioms
果報は寝て待て
かほうはねてまて
Good things come to those who wait
Fortune favors the patient
Anime & Manga
グリザイアの果実
The Fruit of Grisaia
A well-known work with 果 in its Japanese title.
最果てのパラディン
The Faraway Paladin
A well-known work with 果 in its Japanese title.
この世の果てで恋を唄う少女YU-NO
YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World
A well-known work with 果 in its Japanese title.
アナザー The Other -因果-
Another: The Other
A well-known work with 果 in its Japanese title.
追放されたチート付与魔術師は気ままなセカンドライフを謳歌する。 ～俺は武器だけじゃなく、あらゆるものに『強化ポイント』を付与できるし、俺の意思でいつでも効果を解除できるけど、残った人たち大丈夫？～
The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life
A well-known work with 果 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“carry out”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 果 mean in Japanese?
果 means fruit, reward, carry out, achieve, complete, end, finish, succeed.
How do you read 果?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: は.たす、はた.す、-は.たす、は.てる、-は.てる、は.て (hatasu, hatasu, hatasu, hateru, hateru, hate).
How many strokes does 果 have?
果 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 果 a good kanji for a tattoo?
果 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fruit, reward, carry out, achieve, complete, end, finish, succeed. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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