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On'yomi
キュウ
KYUU
Kun'yomi
ただ.す
tadasu

twist · ask · investigate · verify

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1820
Radicalsilk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

=

thread + 丩

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and entwine. Entangling thread.

Symbolism

Denounce, investigate, complication. Represents questioning.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

糾す者は糾される

ただすものはただされる

Those who accuse will be accused

Those who criticize others will face criticism themselves

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 糾 mean in Japanese?

糾 means twist, ask, investigate, verify.

How do you read 糾?

On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU). Kun'yomi: ただ.す (tadasu).

How many strokes does 糾 have?

糾 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 糾 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 糾 (twist, ask, investigate, verify) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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