穴
hole · aperture · slit · cave · den
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of hole.
Symbolism
Hole, cave, space. Represents open space.
Component Breakdown
roof + 八
Words & Expressions
Words written with 穴
Four-Character Compounds
偕老同穴
かいろうどうけつ
happy life partnership; living faithfully together till death; Venus's flower basket (Euplectella aspergillum)
Proverbs & Idioms
穴があったら入りたい
あながあったらはいりたい
I wish there was a hole to crawl into
Feeling so embarrassed you want to hide
Anime & Manga
生徒会にも穴はある！
Even the Student Council Has Its Holes!
A well-known work with 穴 in its Japanese title.
勇者が死んだ! 村人の俺が掘った落とし穴に勇者が落ちた結果。
The Legendary Hero Is Dead!
A well-known work with 穴 in its Japanese title.
穴殺人
Peephole
A well-known work with 穴 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
穴山信君
Name contains 穴
Anayama Nobutada , also known as Anayama Genba Nobukimi , Baisetsu Nobutada or Anayama Baisetsu, was a Japanese samurai.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 穴 mean in Japanese?
穴 means hole, aperture, slit, cave, den.
How do you read 穴?
On'yomi: ケツ (KETSU). Kun'yomi: あな (ana).
How many strokes does 穴 have?
穴 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 穴 (cave).
Is 穴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
穴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hole, aperture, slit, cave, den. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.