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絡

On'yomi
ラク
RAKU
Kun'yomi
から.む・から.まる
karamu / karamaru

entwine · coil around · get caught in

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#806
Radical糸silk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'thread' (糸) with 'each' (各), depicting threads intertwining with each other. Indicates connections and relationships.

Symbolism

Symbolizes connection, relationship, and complex ties. Represents the state where people and things influence each other.

Component Breakdown

絡=
糹各

thread + 各

Words & Expressions

Words written with 絡

絡むからむtwine
絡みからみlinkage
脈絡みゃくらくcontext
連絡れんらくcontacting
短絡たんらくshort circuit
ご連絡ごれんらくgetting in touch

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 絡 mean in Japanese?

絡 means entwine, coil around, get caught in.

How do you read 絡?

On'yomi: ラク (RAKU). Kun'yomi: から.む、から.まる (karamu, karamaru).

How many strokes does 絡 have?

絡 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 絡 a good kanji for a tattoo?

絡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means entwine, coil around, get caught in. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.