覚
memorize · learn · remember · awake · sober up
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of claw and see. Learning by seeing.
Symbolism
Resolution, sense, awareness. Represents recognizing.
Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual meaning of "awakening" and "resolution." Represents Buddhist enlightenment—waking from ignorance's sleep to recognize truth.
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
前後不覚
ぜんごふかく
unconsciousness; having no recollection of one's actions; unconsciousness
平衡感覚
へいこうかんかく
sense of equilibrium; sense of balance; sense of equilibrium
覚えあり
おぼえあり
I remember; Having a recollection
Proverbs & Idioms
覚悟を決める
かくごをきめる
To resolve oneself
To prepare mentally for something
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 覚 mean in Japanese?
覚 means memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up.
How do you read 覚?
On'yomi: カク (KAKU). Kun'yomi: おぼ.える、さ.ます、さ.める、さと.る (oboeru, samasu, sameru, satoru).
How many strokes does 覚 have?
覚 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 見 (see).
Is 覚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 覚 (memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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