脚
skids · leg · undercarriage · lower part · base
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and retreat. Lower part of body.
Symbolism
Leg, script, tripod. Represents supporting legs.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
moon + 却
Words & Expressions
Words written with 脚
Four-Character Compounds
二人三脚
ににんさんきゃく
three-legged race; cooperation with singleness of purpose (e.g. between companies); operating in tandem
偏旁冠脚
へんぼうかんきゃく
radicals of a kanji (left, right, crown and lower); kanji components
雲水行脚
うんすいあんぎゃ
itinerant monk being on pilgrimages to many lands
脚下照顧
きゃっかしょうこ
look carefully where your own footsteps fall; seek enlightenment by knowing yourself and not by watching others; know thyself
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 脚 mean in Japanese?
脚 means skids, leg, undercarriage, lower part, base.
How do you read 脚?
On'yomi: キャク、キャ、カク (KYAKU, KYA, KAKU). Kun'yomi: あし (ashi).
How many strokes does 脚 have?
脚 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 脚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
脚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means skids, leg, undercarriage, lower part, base. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.