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脈
On'yomi
ミャク
MYAKU
Kun'yomi
すじ
suji
vein · pulse · hope
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and phonetic. Flesh vein.
Symbolism
Pulse, artery, mountain range. Represents pulse.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Embracing hope
Words & Expressions
Words written with 脈
脈絡みゃくらくcontext
脈拍みゃくはくpulse rate
動脈どうみゃくmajor route
金脈きんみゃくvein of gold
山脈さんみゃくmountain belt
Four-Character Compounds
脈がある
みゃくがある
There is a pulse; Having prospects
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 脈 mean in Japanese?
脈 means vein, pulse, hope.
How do you read 脈?
On'yomi: ミャク (MYAKU). Kun'yomi: すじ (suji).
How many strokes does 脈 have?
脈 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 脈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
脈 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vein, pulse, hope. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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