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貼
On'yomi
テン・チョウ
TEN / CHOU
Kun'yomi
は.る・つ.く
haru / tsuku
stick · paste · apply
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and divine. Pasting with shell.
Symbolism
Paste, affix, bandage. Represents pasting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Looking back at the past
Component Breakdown
貼=
貝占
shell + 占
Words & Expressions
Words written with 貼
貼付ちょうふpasting
Other kanji with the same meaning
“apply”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 貼 mean in Japanese?
貼 means stick, paste, apply.
How do you read 貼?
On'yomi: テン、チョウ (TEN, CHOU). Kun'yomi: は.る、つ.く (haru, tsuku).
How many strokes does 貼 have?
貼 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 貼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
貼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stick, paste, apply. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.