糾

On'yomi

キュウ

KYUU

Kun'yomi

ただ.す

tadasu

twist · ask · investigate · verify

Details

Strokes9

Frequency#1820

Radical糸silk(6)

Stroke Order

Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and entwine. Entangling thread.

Symbolism

Denounce, investigate, complication. Represents questioning.

Component Breakdown

糾=

糹丩

thread + 丩

Words & Expressions

Words written with 糾

糾弾きゅうだんcensure

糾合きゅうごうrally

紛糾ふんきゅうcomplication

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

Other kanji with the same meaning

“twist”

捻twirl 編compilation How they differ →

“ask”

問question 聞hear 請solicit 伺pay respects 乞beg How they differ →

“investigate”

査investigate 検examination 調tune How they differ →

Similar Kanji

約9 紀9 級9 紅9 紙10 素10 納10 紛10

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?

糾 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means twist, ask, investigate, verify. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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