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碩
On'yomi
セキ
SEKI
Kun'yomi
おお.きい
ookii
large · great · eminent
Details
Strokes14
Radical石stone(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone and head. Head big like stone.
Symbolism
Scholar, master, big. Represents largeness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
碩=
石頁
stone + head
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
碩学の士
せきがくのし
A great scholar; A person deeply versed in learning
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 碩 mean in Japanese?
碩 means large, great, eminent.
How do you read 碩?
On'yomi: セキ (SEKI). Kun'yomi: おお.きい (ookii).
How many strokes does 碩 have?
碩 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).
Is 碩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
碩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means large, great, eminent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.