漱
gargle · rinse mouth
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 欶
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.
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; 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; 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?
Yes. 漱 (gargle, rinse mouth) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.