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訳

On'yomi
ヤク
YAKU
Kun'yomi
わけ
wake

translate · reason · circumstance · case

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1050
Radical言speech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and measure. Translating words.

Symbolism

Translation, reason, meaning. Represents translation.

Component Breakdown

訳=
言尺

speech + 尺

Words & Expressions

Words written with 訳

内訳うちわけitems
訳すやくすinterpret
訳者やくしゃtranslator
翻訳ほんやくtranslation
通訳つうやくinterpreter
英訳えいやくenglish translation

Anime & Manga

銀魂 新訳紅桜篇

Gintama - The Movie

Anime

A well-known work with 訳 in its Japanese title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 訳 mean in Japanese?

訳 means translate, reason, circumstance, case.

How do you read 訳?

On'yomi: ヤク (YAKU). Kun'yomi: わけ (wake).

How many strokes does 訳 have?

訳 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 訳 a good kanji for a tattoo?

訳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means translate, reason, circumstance, case. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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