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袈
On'yomi
ケ・カ
KE / KA
a coarse camlet
Details
Strokes11
Radical衣clothes(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothes and add. Added garment.
Symbolism
Kasaya, monk's robe, Buddhism. Represents monk's garment.
Component Breakdown
袈=
加衣
加 + clothes
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
袈裟懸け
けさがけ
A diagonal slash like a kesa; To cut decisively at an angle
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 袈 mean in Japanese?
袈 means a coarse camlet.
How do you read 袈?
On'yomi: ケ、カ (KE, KA).
How many strokes does 袈 have?
袈 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 袈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
袈 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means a coarse camlet. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.