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濯
On'yomi
タク
TAKU
Kun'yomi
すす.ぐ・ゆす.ぐ
susugu / yusugu
laundry · wash · pour on · rinse
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Washing with water.
Symbolism
Laundry, rinse, wash. Represents washing.
Component Breakdown
濯=
氵翟
water + 翟
Words & Expressions
Words written with 濯
洗濯せんたくmelting away
洗濯機せんたくきwasher
洗濯物せんたくものlaundry
Proverbs & Idioms
洗濯物を干す
せんたくものをほす
To hang laundry
To dry washed clothes
Related Figures & Stories
小林永濯
Name contains 濯
Kobayashi Eitaku was a Japanese artist and illustrator specializing in ukiyo-e and nihonga.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“wash”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 濯 mean in Japanese?
濯 means laundry, wash, pour on, rinse.
How do you read 濯?
On'yomi: タク (TAKU). Kun'yomi: すす.ぐ、ゆす.ぐ (susugu, yusugu).
How many strokes does 濯 have?
濯 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 濯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
濯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means laundry, wash, pour on, rinse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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