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肩
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
かた
kata
shoulder
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of door and flesh. Body part like door.
Symbolism
Shoulder, responsibility, burden. Represents supporting part.
Component Breakdown
肩=
户月
户 + moon
Words & Expressions
Words written with 肩
肩書きかたがきjob title
肩こりかたこりstiff neck
肩代わりかたがわりsubrogation
Proverbs & Idioms
肩を並べる
かたをならべる
To stand shoulder to shoulder
To be on equal footing
Anime & Manga
両親の借金を肩代わりしてもらう条件は日本一可愛い女子高生と一緒に暮らすことでした。
Ryoushin no Shakkin wo Katagawari Shite Morau Jouken wa Nihonichi Kawaii Joshikousei to Issho ni Kurasu Koto deshita.
A well-known work with 肩 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“shoulder”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 肩 mean in Japanese?
肩 means shoulder.
How do you read 肩?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: かた (kata).
How many strokes does 肩 have?
肩 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 肩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
肩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shoulder. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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