柄
design · pattern · build · nature · character · handle · crank · grip · knob · shaft
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
tree + 丙
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and third. Third tree.
Symbolism
Handle, grip, character. Represents handle.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building a structure
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
人品骨柄
じんぴんこつがら
personal appearance and physique; person's appearance and physique giving a feeling of respectable character; personal appearance and physique
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 柄 mean in Japanese?
柄 means design, pattern, build, nature, character, handle, crank, grip, knob, shaft.
How do you read 柄?
On'yomi: ヘイ (HEI). Kun'yomi: がら、え、つか (gara, e, tsuka).
How many strokes does 柄 have?
柄 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 柄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 柄 (design, pattern, build, nature, character, handle, crank, grip, knob, shaft) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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