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貨
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
たから
takara
freight · goods · property
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
貨=
化貝
化 + shell
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of change and shell. Changing money.
Symbolism
Freight, currency, goods. Represents exchangeable wealth.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
奇貨可居
きかおくべし
you must seize every golden opportunity; strike while the iron is hot; when you find a rare good buy, seize upon it for a future sale at a much higher price; you must seize every golden opportunity
貨幣価値
かへいかち
Monetary value; The worth of money
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 貨 mean in Japanese?
貨 means freight, goods, property.
How do you read 貨?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: たから (takara).
How many strokes does 貨 have?
貨 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 貨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 貨 (freight, goods, property) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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