累
accumulate · involvement · trouble · tie up · continually
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'thread' (糸) with 'layers' (畾), representing piling up in many layers like thread.
Symbolism
Symbolizes accumulation, succession, and burden. Represents chains of things piling up, for better or worse.
Component Breakdown
field + thread
Words & Expressions
Words written with 累
Four-Character Compounds
死屍累々
ししるいるい
heaps of corpses all around
Anime & Manga
累－かさね－
Kasane
A well-known work with 累 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“tie up”
“continually”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 累 mean in Japanese?
累 means accumulate, involvement, trouble, tie up, continually.
How do you read 累?
On'yomi: ルイ (RUI).
How many strokes does 累 have?
累 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 累 a good kanji for a tattoo?
累 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means accumulate, involvement, trouble, tie up, continually. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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