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柵

On'yomi
サク・サン
SAKU / SAN
Kun'yomi
しがら.む・しがらみ・とりで・やらい
shigaramu / shigarami / toride / yarai

stockade · fence · weir · entwine around

Details

Strokes9
Radical木tree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and volume. Wooden volumes.

Symbolism

Fence, barrier, enclosure. Represents fence.

Component Breakdown

柵=
木冊

tree + 冊

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

柵を越える

さくをこえる

To cross the fence

Breaking through restrictions

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 柵 mean in Japanese?

柵 means stockade, fence, weir, entwine around.

How do you read 柵?

On'yomi: サク、サン (SAKU, SAN). Kun'yomi: しがら.む、しがらみ、とりで、やらい (shigaramu, shigarami, toride, yarai).

How many strokes does 柵 have?

柵 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 柵 a good kanji for a tattoo?

柵 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stockade, fence, weir, entwine around. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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