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肯
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
がえんじ.る
gaenjiru
agreement · consent · comply with
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stop and flesh. Flesh stopping, consent.
Symbolism
Affirmation, nod, approval. Represents agreement.
Component Breakdown
肯=
止月
stop + moon
Words & Expressions
Words written with 肯
肯定こうていaffirmation
Four-Character Compounds
肯んぜず
がえんぜず
To not consent; Refusing to agree
Other kanji with the same meaning
“agreement”
“consent”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 肯 mean in Japanese?
肯 means agreement, consent, comply with.
How do you read 肯?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: がえんじ.る (gaenjiru).
How many strokes does 肯 have?
肯 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 肯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
肯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means agreement, consent, comply with. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.