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格

On'yomi
カク・コウ・キャク・ゴウ
KAKU / KOU / KYAKU / GOU

status · rank · capacity · character · case (law, grammar)

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#281
Radical木tree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and each. Branch of each tree.

Symbolism

Qualification, status, character. Represents standard and position.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Bustle of the city

Component Breakdown

格=
木各

tree + 各

Words & Expressions

Words written with 格

体格たいかくbuild
厳格げんかくstrict
本格的ほんかくてきgenuine
規格きかくnorm
格段かくだんmarked

Four-Character Compounds

格物致知

かくぶつちち

gaining a perfect knowledge of natural laws

Anime & Manga

寄生獣 セイの格率

Parasyte -the maxim-

Anime

A well-known work with 格 in its Japanese title.

失格紋の最強賢者

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest

Anime

A well-known work with 格 in its Japanese title.

異世界失格

No Longer Allowed in Another World

Anime

A well-known work with 格 in its Japanese title.

戦隊大失格

Go! Go! Loser Ranger!

Anime

A well-known work with 格 in its Japanese title.

勇者パーティーを追放された白魔導師、Sランク冒険者に拾われる ~この白魔導師が規格外すぎる~

Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!

Anime

A well-known work with 格 in its Japanese title.

Related Figures & Stories

光格天皇

Emperor Kōkaku1771–1840

Name contains 格

Emperor Kōkaku , personal name Morohito, was the 119th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

Wikipedia

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 格 mean in Japanese?

格 means status, rank, capacity, character, case (law, grammar).

How do you read 格?

On'yomi: カク、コウ、キャク、ゴウ (KAKU, KOU, KYAKU, GOU).

How many strokes does 格 have?

格 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 格 a good kanji for a tattoo?

格 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means status, rank, capacity, character, case (law, grammar). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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