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車
On'yomi
シャ
SHA
Kun'yomi
くるま
kuruma
car
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of wheel and axle seen from above.
Symbolism
Movement, progress, civilization. Symbol of transportation and technological development.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
唇歯輔車
しんしほしゃ
mutual dependence; mutual dependence
Proverbs & Idioms
前車の轍を踏む
ぜんしゃのてつをふむ
To follow in the tracks of the cart ahead
To repeat someone else's mistake
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 車 mean in Japanese?
車 means car.
How do you read 車?
On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: くるま (kuruma).
How many strokes does 車 have?
車 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 車 (car).
Is 車 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 車 (car) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.