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Strokes13
Radical辶walk(3)
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and first day. Advancing back to first.
Symbolism
Retroactive, trace back, to past. Represents going back.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Looking back at the past
Component Breakdown
遡=
辶朔
walk + 朔
Words & Expressions
Words written with 遡
遡るさかのぼるdate back
Proverbs & Idioms
遡って考える
さかのぼってかんがえる
To think back
To reflect on the past
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 遡 mean in Japanese?
遡 means go upstream, retrace the past.
How do you read 遡?
On'yomi: ソ、サク (SO, SAKU). Kun'yomi: さかのぼ.る (sakanoboru).
How many strokes does 遡 have?
遡 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 遡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
遡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means go upstream, retrace the past. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.