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褐
On'yomi
カツ
KATSU
brown · woollen kimono
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothes and phonetic. Color of rough cloth.
Symbolism
Brown, earthy, plain. Represents subdued color.
Component Breakdown
褐=
衤曷
clothes + 曷
Words & Expressions
Words written with 褐
褐色かっしょくdark brown
茶褐色ちゃかっしょくliver color
Proverbs & Idioms
褐衣は質素の証
かついはしっそのあかし
Brown clothes are proof of simplicity
Plain clothing indicates a modest lifestyle
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 褐 mean in Japanese?
褐 means brown, woollen kimono.
How do you read 褐?
On'yomi: カツ (KATSU).
How many strokes does 褐 have?
褐 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 褐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
褐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means brown, woollen kimono. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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