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殖
On'yomi
ショク
SHOKU
Kun'yomi
ふ.える・ふ.やす
fueru / fuyasu
augment · increase · multiply · raise
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of death and straight. Increasing even after death.
Symbolism
Reproduction, proliferation, cultivation. Represents increasing.
Component Breakdown
殖=
歹直
歹 + 直
Words & Expressions
Words written with 殖
繁殖はんしょくbreeding
養殖ようしょくaquaculture
利殖りしょくmoney-making
拓殖たくしょくcolonisation
生殖せいしょくreproduction
Proverbs & Idioms
繁殖力が強い
はんしょくりょくがつよい
Having strong reproductive power
Ability to multiply vigorously
Anime & Manga
異世界でスキルを解体したらチートな嫁が増殖しました 概念交差のストラクチャー
Isekai de Skill wo Kaitai Shitara Cheat na Yome ga Zoushoku Shimashita: Gainen Kousa no Structure
A well-known work with 殖 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 殖 mean in Japanese?
殖 means augment, increase, multiply, raise.
How do you read 殖?
On'yomi: ショク (SHOKU). Kun'yomi: ふ.える、ふ.やす (fueru, fuyasu).
How many strokes does 殖 have?
殖 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 歹 (death).
Is 殖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
殖 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means augment, increase, multiply, raise. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.