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漱
On'yomi
ソウ・シュウ・ス
SOU / SHUU / SU
Kun'yomi
くちすす.ぐ・くちそそ.ぐ・うがい・すす.ぐ
kuchisusugu / kuchisosogu / ugai / susugu
gargle · rinse mouth
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'rinse' (欶), representing rinsing the mouth with water—gargling.
Symbolism
Symbolizes cleansing, gargling, and Natsume Soseki. Represents mouth cleansing and the literary master's pen name.
Component Breakdown
漱=
氵欶
water + 欶
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
枕流漱石
ちんりゅうそうせき
sore loser who stubbornly refuses to admit being wrong
漱石枕流
そうせきちんりゅう
sore loser who stubbornly refuses to admit being wrong
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 漱 mean in Japanese?
漱 means gargle, rinse mouth.
How do you read 漱?
On'yomi: ソウ、シュウ、ス (SOU, SHUU, SU). Kun'yomi: くちすす.ぐ、くちそそ.ぐ、うがい、すす.ぐ (kuchisusugu, kuchisosogu, ugai, susugu).
How many strokes does 漱 have?
漱 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 漱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
漱 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means gargle, rinse mouth. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.