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累
On'yomi
ルイ
RUI
accumulate · involvement · trouble · tie up · continually
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
累=
田糸
field + thread
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.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
死屍累々
ししるいるい
heaps of corpses all around; heaps of corpses all around
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?
Yes. 累 (accumulate, involvement, trouble, tie up, continually) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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