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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread, cover, and cross. Searching thread.
Symbolism
Search, index, grope. Represents searching.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Component Breakdown
索=
十冖糸
十 + cover + thread
Words & Expressions
Words written with 索
探索たんさくlookup
捜索そうさくmanhunt
検索けんさくlooking up
思索しさくspeculation
模索もさくtrying to find
検索条件けんさくじょうけんsearch criteria
Four-Character Compounds
暗中模索
あんちゅうもさく
groping in the dark; exploring new avenues without having any clues
興味索然
きょうみさくぜん
uninteresting; tending to spoil the fun (of); throwing a wet blanket (on)
Proverbs & Idioms
索然たる思い
さくぜんたるおもい
A desolate feeling
A sense of emptiness and disappointment
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 索 mean in Japanese?
索 means cord, rope, searching, inquiring.
How do you read 索?
On'yomi: サク (SAKU).
How many strokes does 索 have?
索 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 索 a good kanji for a tattoo?
索 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cord, rope, searching, inquiring. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.