窟
cavern
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hole and bend. Curved hole.
Symbolism
Cave, den, grotto. Represents cavern.
Component Breakdown
hole + 屈
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
狡兎三窟
こうとさんくつ
very shrewd in preparing a means of escape; being very good at escaping danger
Proverbs & Idioms
巣窟を暴く
そうくつをあばく
To expose the den
To uncover the hideout of wrongdoing
Anime & Manga
巌窟王
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
A well-known work with 窟 in its Japanese title.
洞窟王からはじめる楽園ライフ ～万能の採掘スキルで最強に!?～
A Cave King’s Road to Paradise: Climbing to the Top with My Almighty Mining Skills!
A well-known work with 窟 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 窟 mean in Japanese?
窟 means cavern.
How do you read 窟?
On'yomi: クツ、コツ (KUTSU, KOTSU). Kun'yomi: いわや、いはや、あな (iwaya, ihaya, ana).
How many strokes does 窟 have?
窟 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 穴 (cave).
Is 窟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
窟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cavern. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.