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On'yomi
シュ
SHU
Kun'yomi
か.る・か.り・-が.り
karu / kari / gari

hunt · raid · gather

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1785
Radicaldog(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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animal + 守

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of dog and protect. Dog protecting and hunting.

Symbolism

Hunting, hunt, hunter. Represents hunting.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

狩人の目

かりうどのめ

A hunter's eyes; Sharp eyes that miss nothing

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?

Yes. 狩 (hunt, raid, gather) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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