貫
pierce · 8 1/3lbs · penetrate · brace
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of pierce and shell. Piercing shell.
Symbolism
Penetrate, consistent, accomplish. Represents piercing through.
Component Breakdown
毌 + shell
Words & Expressions
Words written with 貫
Four-Character Compounds
初志貫徹
しょしかんてつ
carrying out one's original intention
首尾一貫
しゅびいっかん
consistent; unchanging from beginning to end
終始一貫
しゅうしいっかん
consistently; unchangingly; throughout
首尾貫徹
しゅびかんてつ
(logical) consistency; coherence; unchanging from beginning to end
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 貫 mean in Japanese?
貫 means pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace.
How do you read 貫?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: つらぬ.く、ぬ.く、ぬき (tsuranuku, nuku, nuki).
How many strokes does 貫 have?
貫 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 貫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
貫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.