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桁
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
けた
keta
beam · girder · spar · unit or column (accounting)
Details
Strokes10
Radical木tree(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and go. Beam of wood going.
Symbolism
Digit, bridge beam, beam. Represents crossbeam.
Component Breakdown
桁=
木行
tree + go
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 桁 mean in Japanese?
桁 means beam, girder, spar, unit or column (accounting).
How do you read 桁?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: けた (keta).
How many strokes does 桁 have?
桁 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 桁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
桁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means beam, girder, spar, unit or column (accounting). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.