矯
rectify · straighten · correct · reform · cure · control · pretend · falsify
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of arrow and tall. Making arrow tall and straight.
Symbolism
Correction, straighten, rectify. Represents making right.
Component Breakdown
arrow + 喬
Words & Expressions
Words written with 矯
Four-Character Compounds
矯角殺牛
きょうかくさつぎゅう
trying to straighten the horns of a bull, and killing it in the process; trying to correct a small defect and ruining the whole thing; the cure is worse than the disease
Proverbs & Idioms
矯めつ眇めつ
ためつすがめつ
Looking from various angles
Examining something from multiple perspectives
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 矯 mean in Japanese?
矯 means rectify, straighten, correct, reform, cure, control, pretend, falsify.
How do you read 矯?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: た.める (tameru).
How many strokes does 矯 have?
矯 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 矢 (arrow).
Is 矯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
矯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rectify, straighten, correct, reform, cure, control, pretend, falsify. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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