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狩
On'yomi
シュ
SHU
Kun'yomi
か.る・か.り・-が.り
karu / kari / gari
hunt · raid · gather
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and protect. Dog protecting and hunting.
Symbolism
Hunting, hunt, hunter. Represents hunting.
Component Breakdown
狩=
犭守
animal + 守
Words & Expressions
Words written with 狩
狩りかりhunt
狩人かりゅうどhunter
狩場かりばhunting ground
Four-Character Compounds
狩人の目
かりうどのめ
A hunter's eyes; Sharp eyes that miss nothing
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Name contains 狩
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 狩 mean in Japanese?
狩 means hunt, raid, gather.
How do you read 狩?
On'yomi: シュ (SHU). Kun'yomi: か.る、か.り、-が.り (karu, kari, gari).
How many strokes does 狩 have?
狩 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 狩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
狩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hunt, raid, gather. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.