脚
skids · leg · undercarriage · lower part · base
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
moon + 却
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
Words & Expressions
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; three-legged race
偏旁冠脚
へんぼうかんきゃく
radicals of a kanji (left, right, crown and lower); kanji components; radicals of a kanji (left, right, crown and lower)
雲水行脚
うんすいあんぎゃ
itinerant monk being on pilgrimages to many lands; 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; look carefully where your own footsteps fall
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?
Yes. 脚 (skids, leg, undercarriage, lower part, base) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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