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較
On'yomi
カク・コウ
KAKU / KOU
Kun'yomi
くら.べる
kuraberu
contrast · compare
Details
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of vehicle and cross. Comparing by crossing vehicles.
Symbolism
Compare, contrast, comparison. Represents comparing.
Component Breakdown
較=
車交
car + 交
Words & Expressions
Words written with 較
比較ひかくcomparison
Proverbs & Idioms
比較は不幸の始まり
ひかくはふこうのはじまり
Comparison is the beginning of unhappiness
Comparing yourself to others leads to dissatisfaction
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 較 mean in Japanese?
較 means contrast, compare.
How do you read 較?
On'yomi: カク、コウ (KAKU, KOU). Kun'yomi: くら.べる (kuraberu).
How many strokes does 較 have?
較 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 車 (car).
Is 較 a good kanji for a tattoo?
較 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means contrast, compare. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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