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On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
はこ
hako

box · chest · case · bin · railway car

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1357
Radicalbamboo(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

bamboo + 相

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of bamboo and mutual. Bamboo mutual.

Symbolism

Box, Hakone, cardboard. Represents box.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

箱入り娘

はこいりむすめ

A girl kept in a box; A sheltered girl

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?

Yes. 箱 (box, chest, case, bin, railway car) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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