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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hole (穴) and nine (九). Pursuing to depths of a hole.
Symbolism
Research, pursuit, ultimate. Attitude of exploring essence of things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Component Breakdown
hole + 九
Words & Expressions
Words written with 究
Four-Character Compounds
真相究明
しんそうきゅうめい
probe into the truth (of the matter); dig into the real facts of the case; get at the root of a matter
Proverbs & Idioms
窮すれば通ず
きゅうすればつうず
When cornered, a way opens
Even in desperate situations, solutions emerge
Anime & Manga
究極進化したフルダイブRPGが現実よりもクソゲーだったら
Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life!
A well-known work with 究 in its Japanese title.
あつまれ！ふしぎ研究部
Atsumare! Fushigi Kenkyuu-bu
A well-known work with 究 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 究 mean in Japanese?
究 means research, study.
How do you read 究?
On'yomi: キュウ、ク (KYUU, KU). Kun'yomi: きわ.める (kiwameru).
How many strokes does 究 have?
究 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 穴 (cave).
Is 究 a good kanji for a tattoo?
究 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means research, study. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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