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稼
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
かせ.ぐ
kasegu
earnings · work · earn money
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and house. Growing grain at home.
Symbolism
Occupation, income, work. Represents labor and earnings.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Working diligently
Component Breakdown
稼=
禾家
grain + 家
Words & Expressions
Words written with 稼
稼働かどうworkload
出稼ぎでかせぎmigrant worker
稼働率かどうりつoccupancy rate
共稼ぎともかせぎearning a living together
Four-Character Compounds
浮草稼業
うきくさかぎょう
precarious trade; unstable occupation; itinerant trade
人気稼業
にんきかぎょう
popular occupation; occupation largely dependent on public favor
Proverbs & Idioms
稼ぐに追いつく貧乏なし
かせぐにおいつくびんぼうなし
Hard work keeps poverty away
Diligent work prevents poverty
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 稼 mean in Japanese?
稼 means earnings, work, earn money.
How do you read 稼?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: かせ.ぐ (kasegu).
How many strokes does 稼 have?
稼 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 稼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
稼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means earnings, work, earn money. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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