賭
gamble · wager · bet
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and person. Gambling shell on person.
Symbolism
Bet, gambling, gamble. Represents betting.
Component Breakdown
shell + 者
Words & Expressions
Words written with 賭
Anime & Manga
賭ケグルイ
Kakegurui
A well-known work with 賭 in its Japanese title.
賭ケグルイ××
Kakegurui xx
A well-known work with 賭 in its Japanese title.
賭ケグルイ双
Kakegurui Twin
A well-known work with 賭 in its Japanese title.
賭博黙示録カイジ
Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji
A well-known work with 賭 in its Japanese title.
賭博堕天録カイジ
Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji
A well-known work with 賭 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 賭 mean in Japanese?
賭 means gamble, wager, bet.
How do you read 賭?
On'yomi: ト (TO). Kun'yomi: か.ける、かけ (kakeru, kake).
How many strokes does 賭 have?
賭 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 賭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
賭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means gamble, wager, bet. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.