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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
Component Breakdown
獲=
犭蒦
animal + 蒦
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of beast and phonetic. Catching beast.
Symbolism
Acquire, capture, harvest. Represents obtaining.
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Words & Expressions
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
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?
Yes. 獲 (seize, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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