籠
basket · devote oneself · seclude oneself · cage · coop · implied
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'bamboo' (竹) with 'dragon' (龍), representing woven bamboo containers. Also means to confine.
Symbolism
Symbolizes baskets, confinement, and meditation. Represents bamboo containers and secluded mountain training.
Component Breakdown
bamboo + dragon
Words & Expressions
Words written with 籠
Four-Character Compounds
自家薬籠
じかやくろう
(something that is) available for use at any time; (someone who is) at one's beck and call; (something over which) one has complete mastery
籠鳥檻猿
ろうちょうかんえん
denied freedom (of how to live one's life); living like a caged bird
籠鳥恋雲
ろうちょうれんうん
longing for freedom when tied down; caged bird's longing for the open sky
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 籠 mean in Japanese?
籠 means basket, devote oneself, seclude oneself, cage, coop, implied.
How do you read 籠?
On'yomi: ロウ、ル (ROU, RU). Kun'yomi: かご、こ.める、こも.る、こ.む (kago, komeru, komoru, komu).
How many strokes does 籠 have?
籠 has 22 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 籠 a good kanji for a tattoo?
籠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means basket, devote oneself, seclude oneself, cage, coop, implied. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.