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琢
On'yomi
タク
TAKU
Kun'yomi
みが.く
migaku
polish
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of jade and pig. Polishing jade.
Symbolism
Polish, refine, grind. Represents polishing.
Component Breakdown
琢=
王豖
king + 豖
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
切磋琢磨
せっさたくま
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve)
Related Figures & Stories
盤珪永琢
Name contains 琢
Bankei Yōtaku was a Japanese Rinzai Zen master, and the abbot of the Ryōmon-ji and Nyohō-ji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 琢 mean in Japanese?
琢 means polish.
How do you read 琢?
On'yomi: タク (TAKU). Kun'yomi: みが.く (migaku).
How many strokes does 琢 have?
琢 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).
Is 琢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
琢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means polish. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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