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On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
つか.う・-つか.い・-づか.い・つか.わす・や.る
tsukau / tsukai / zukai / tsukawasu / yaru

dispatch · despatch · send · give · donate · do · undertake

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#664
Radicalwalk(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and phonetic. Sending out.

Symbolism

Dispatch, errand, envoy. Represents sending.

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Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

気遣いは心の贈り物

きづかいはこころのおくりもの

Consideration is a gift from the heart

Thoughtfulness is the best present you can give

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 遣 mean in Japanese?

遣 means dispatch, despatch, send, give, donate, do, undertake.

How do you read 遣?

On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: つか.う、-つか.い、-づか.い、つか.わす、や.る (tsukau, tsukai, zukai, tsukawasu, yaru).

How many strokes does 遣 have?

遣 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).

Is 遣 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 遣 (dispatch, despatch, send, give, donate, do, undertake) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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