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On'yomi
セキ
SEKI

enroll · domiciliary register · membership

Details

Strokes20
Frequency#907
Radicalbamboo(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes20

Component Breakdown

=

bamboo + 耤

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of bamboo and phonetic. Bamboo document.

Symbolism

Family register, nationality, book. Represents record.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

版籍奉還

はんせきほうかん

return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor; return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor

籍を置く

せきをおく

To be registered; To belong to an organization

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 籍 mean in Japanese?

籍 means enroll, domiciliary register, membership.

How do you read 籍?

On'yomi: セキ (SEKI).

How many strokes does 籍 have?

籍 has 20 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).

Is 籍 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 籍 (enroll, domiciliary register, membership) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.