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On'yomi
トク
TOKU
Kun'yomi
あつ.い
atsui

fervent · kind · cordial · serious · deliberate

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1942
Radicalbamboo(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

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bamboo + horse

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of bamboo and horse. Sincere bamboo and horse.

Symbolism

Sincere, devoted, honest. Represents sincerity.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

温厚篤実

おんこうとくじつ

having a gentle and sincere personality; having a gentle and sincere personality

Proverbs & Idioms

篤く信ずる

あつくしんずる

Believe deeply

Have profound and sincere faith

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 篤 mean in Japanese?

篤 means fervent, kind, cordial, serious, deliberate.

How do you read 篤?

On'yomi: トク (TOKU). Kun'yomi: あつ.い (atsui).

How many strokes does 篤 have?

篤 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).

Is 篤 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 篤 (fervent, kind, cordial, serious, deliberate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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