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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and mutual. Bamboo mutual.
Symbolism
Box, Hakone, cardboard. Represents box.
Component Breakdown
箱=
竹相
bamboo + 相
Words & Expressions
Words written with 箱
本箱ほんばこbookcase
重箱じゅうばこmulti-tiered food box
ゴミ箱ごみばこdustbin
投票箱とうひょうばこballot box
救急箱きゅうきゅうばこfirst-aid kit
Four-Character Compounds
箱入り娘
はこいりむすめ
A girl kept in a box; A sheltered girl
Anime & Manga
王様ランキング 勇気の宝箱
Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
A well-known work with 箱 in its Japanese title.
空ろの箱と零のマリア
The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria
A well-known work with 箱 in its Japanese title.
イケメン女と箱入り娘
Handsome Girl and Sheltered Girl
A well-known work with 箱 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 箱 mean in Japanese?
箱 means box, chest, case, bin, railway car.
How do you read 箱?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: はこ (hako).
How many strokes does 箱 have?
箱 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 箱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
箱 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means box, chest, case, bin, railway car. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.