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Strokes7
Radical玉jade(5)
Description
Black jade - a dark precious stone, and an old formal way of writing nine.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of jade and long. Black jade shining long.
Symbolism
Black jewel, precious, nine. Represents beautiful black stone.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Beautiful scenery
Component Breakdown
玖=
王久
king + 久
Words & Expressions
Words written with 玖
玖馬キューバcuba
Proverbs & Idioms
玖瑰の如し
きゅうかいのごとし
Like a rose gem
Beautiful and radiant like a precious stone
Other kanji with the same meaning
“nine”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 玖 mean in Japanese?
玖 means beautiful black jewel, nine. Black jade - a dark precious stone, and an old formal way of writing nine.
How do you read 玖?
On'yomi: キュウ、ク (KYUU, KU).
How many strokes does 玖 have?
玖 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).
Is 玖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
玖 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means beautiful black jewel, nine. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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