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渇
On'yomi
カツ
KATSU
Kun'yomi
かわ.く
kawaku
thirst · dry up · parch
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. No water.
Symbolism
Craving, dry, thirsty. Represents wanting water.
Component Breakdown
渇=
氵日匂
water + sun + 匂
Words & Expressions
Words written with 渇
Four-Character Compounds
随喜渇仰
ずいきかつごう
worship with adoration; ardent admiration
Proverbs & Idioms
渇しても盗泉の水を飲まず
かっしてもとうせんのみずをのまず
Even when thirsty, refuse water from a thieves' spring
Maintain integrity even in desperate circumstances
Other kanji with the same meaning
“thirst”
“dry up”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 渇 mean in Japanese?
渇 means thirst, dry up, parch.
How do you read 渇?
On'yomi: カツ (KATSU). Kun'yomi: かわ.く (kawaku).
How many strokes does 渇 have?
渇 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 渇 a good kanji for a tattoo?
渇 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means thirst, dry up, parch. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.