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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and horse. Sincere bamboo and horse.
Symbolism
Sincere, devoted, honest. Represents sincerity.
Component Breakdown
bamboo + horse
Words & Expressions
Words written with 篤
Four-Character Compounds
温厚篤実
おんこうとくじつ
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
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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?
篤 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fervent, kind, cordial, serious, deliberate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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