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On'yomi
ヤク
YAKU
Kun'yomi
わけ
wake

translate · reason · circumstance · case

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1050
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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speech + 尺

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and measure. Translating words.

Symbolism

Translation, reason, meaning. Represents translation.

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?

Yes. 訳 (translate, reason, circumstance, case) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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