課
chapter · lesson · section · department · division · counter for chapters (of a book)
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
speech + 果
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and fruit. Questioning results with words.
Symbolism
Assignment, course, division. Represents given task.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Unraveling a book
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
人事考課
じんじこうか
merit (ability, efficiency) rating; employee performance evaluation; merit (ability, efficiency) rating
課題山積
かだいさんせき
A mountain of problems; Having many issues to address
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 課 mean in Japanese?
課 means chapter, lesson, section, department, division, counter for chapters (of a book).
How do you read 課?
On'yomi: カ (KA).
How many strokes does 課 have?
課 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 課 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 課 (chapter, lesson, section, department, division, counter for chapters (of a book)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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