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臆
On'yomi
オク・ヨク
OKU / YOKU
Kun'yomi
むね・おくする
mune / okusuru
timidity · heart · mind · fear · cowardly
Details
Strokes17
Radical肉meat(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and meaning. Feelings in chest.
Symbolism
Cowardice, guess, inner feelings. Represents weakness of heart and speculation.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Challenging without fear
Component Breakdown
臆=
月意
moon + 意
Words & Expressions
Words written with 臆
臆病おくびょうeasily frightened
臆病者おくびょうものwimp
Four-Character Compounds
揣摩臆測
しまおくそく
conjectures and surmises; speculation; giving one's imagination full play without any ground
Proverbs & Idioms
臆することなく
おくすることなく
Without hesitation
Boldly without fear
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 臆 mean in Japanese?
臆 means timidity, heart, mind, fear, cowardly.
How do you read 臆?
On'yomi: オク、ヨク (OKU, YOKU). Kun'yomi: むね、おくする (mune, okusuru).
How many strokes does 臆 have?
臆 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 臆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
臆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means timidity, heart, mind, fear, cowardly. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.