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荷
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
に
ni
baggage · shoulder-pole load · bear (a burden) · shoulder (a gun) · load · cargo · freight
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Component Breakdown
荷=
艹何
grass + 何
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and what. What to carry.
Symbolism
Baggage, burden, responsibility. Represents things to carry and duty.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
重荷を下ろす
おもにをおろす
To lay down ones burden
To be freed from responsibility
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 荷 mean in Japanese?
荷 means baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun), load, cargo, freight.
How do you read 荷?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: に (ni).
How many strokes does 荷 have?
荷 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 荷 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 荷 (baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun), load, cargo, freight) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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