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獲
On'yomi
カク
KAKU
Kun'yomi
え.る
eru
seize · get · find · earn · acquire · can · may · able to
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of beast and phonetic. Catching beast.
Symbolism
Acquire, capture, harvest. Represents obtaining.
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Component Breakdown
獲=
犭蒦
animal + 蒦
Words & Expressions
Words written with 獲
Proverbs & Idioms
虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず
こけつにいらずんばこじをえず
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
You cannot achieve great things without taking risks
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 獲 mean in Japanese?
獲 means seize, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to.
How do you read 獲?
On'yomi: カク (KAKU). Kun'yomi: え.る (eru).
How many strokes does 獲 have?
獲 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 獲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
獲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means seize, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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