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漠
On'yomi
バク
BAKU
vague · obscure · desert · wide
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and not. Water being vague.
Symbolism
Desert, vague, vast. Represents vagueness.
Component Breakdown
漠=
氵莫
water + 莫
Words & Expressions
Words written with 漠
漠然ばくぜんhazy
砂漠さばくdesert
サハラ砂漠サハラさばくsahara desert
Four-Character Compounds
空々漠々
くうくうばくばく
vast; boundless; wide and empty
Proverbs & Idioms
漠然とした不安
ばくぜんとしたふあん
Vague anxiety
Undefined feeling of unease
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 漠 mean in Japanese?
漠 means vague, obscure, desert, wide.
How do you read 漠?
On'yomi: バク (BAKU).
How many strokes does 漠 have?
漠 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 漠 a good kanji for a tattoo?
漠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vague, obscure, desert, wide. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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