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矩

On'yomi
ク
KU
Kun'yomi
かね・かねざし・さしがね
kane / kanezashi / sashigane

ruler · carpenter's square

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#2380
Radical矢arrow(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of arrow and big. Measuring large angle.

Symbolism

Rule, ruler, law. Represents standard.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Following rules

Component Breakdown

矩=
矢巨

arrow + 巨

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

規矩準縄

きくじゅんじょう

rules and standards; norms; criteria

Proverbs & Idioms

規矩を踏む

きくをふむ

To follow the rules

Acting correctly according to standards

Related Figures & Stories

柳生宗矩

Yagyū Munenori1571–1646

Name contains 矩

Yagyū Munenori was a Japanese daimyō, swordsman, and martial arts writer.

Wikipedia

浅野長矩

Asano Naganori1667–1701

Name contains 矩

Asano Naganori was the daimyō of the Akō Domain in Japan .

Wikipedia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 矩 mean in Japanese?

矩 means ruler, carpenter's square.

How do you read 矩?

On'yomi: ク (KU). Kun'yomi: かね、かねざし、さしがね (kane, kanezashi, sashigane).

How many strokes does 矩 have?

矩 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 矢 (arrow).

Is 矩 a good kanji for a tattoo?

矩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ruler, carpenter's square. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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