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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mysterious and field. Raising in field.
Symbolism
Livestock, animal husbandry, raise. Represents livestock.
Component Breakdown
玄 + field
Words & Expressions
Words written with 畜
Four-Character Compounds
人畜無害
じんちくむがい
harmless to humans and animals; having no influence; unimportant
Proverbs & Idioms
畜生の浅知恵
ちくしょうのあさぢえ
The shallow wisdom of a beast
Foolish thinking that leads to failure
Anime & Manga
はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 (エステティカ)
Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
A well-known work with 畜 in its Japanese title.
社畜サキュバスの話
Shachiku Succubus no Hanashi
A well-known work with 畜 in its Japanese title.
鬼畜島
Kichikujima
A well-known work with 畜 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 畜 mean in Japanese?
畜 means livestock, domestic fowl and animals.
How do you read 畜?
On'yomi: チク (CHIKU).
How many strokes does 畜 have?
畜 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 畜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
畜 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means livestock, domestic fowl and animals. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.