積
volume · product (x*y) · acreage · contents · pile up · stack · load · amass
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and blame. Piling grain.
Symbolism
Positive, accumulation, area. Represents piling.
Component Breakdown
grain + 責
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
積羽沈舟
せきうちんしゅう
small things in sufficient quantity can have a large influence; a large pile of feathers sinks a ship
Proverbs & Idioms
積善の家に余慶あり
せきぜんのいえによけいあり
Good deeds bring fortune to a family
Families that do good receive blessings
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 積 mean in Japanese?
積 means volume, product (x*y), acreage, contents, pile up, stack, load, amass.
How do you read 積?
On'yomi: セキ (SEKI). Kun'yomi: つ.む、-づ.み、つ.もる、つ.もり (tsumu, zumi, tsumoru, tsumori).
How many strokes does 積 have?
積 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 積 a good kanji for a tattoo?
積 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means volume, product (x*y), acreage, contents, pile up, stack, load, amass. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.