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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and thorn. Bamboo thorn.
Symbolism
Policy, measure, strategy. Represents plan.
Component Breakdown
bamboo + 朿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 策
Four-Character Compounds
無為無策
むいむさく
do-nothing, plan-nothing (government, etc.)
奇策縦横
きさくじゅうおう
ingenious scheme
権謀術策
けんぼうじゅっさく
trickery; wiles; intriguing strategy cleverly designed to fool others
無策無為
むさくむい
do-nothingism; do-nothing, plan-nothing (government, etc.); being an idle onlooker taking no steps to meet the situation
Proverbs & Idioms
策士策に溺れる
さくしさくにおぼれる
The schemer drowns in his own schemes
Clever planners can be undone by their own plots
Related Figures & Stories
本因坊秀策
Name contains 策
Shusaku ; June 6, 1829 – September 3, 1862) was a Japanese professional Go player during the 19th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 策 mean in Japanese?
策 means scheme, plan, policy, step, means.
How do you read 策?
On'yomi: サク (SAKU).
How many strokes does 策 have?
策 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 策 a good kanji for a tattoo?
策 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means scheme, plan, policy, step, means. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.