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酎
On'yomi
チュウ・チュ
CHUU / CHU
Kun'yomi
かも.す
kamosu
sake
Details
Strokes10
Radical酉wine(7)
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and measure. Measure of wine.
Symbolism
Shochu, liquor, distilled. Represents shochu.
Component Breakdown
酎=
酉寸
wine + inch
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 酎 mean in Japanese?
酎 means sake.
How do you read 酎?
On'yomi: チュウ、チュ (CHUU, CHU). Kun'yomi: かも.す (kamosu).
How many strokes does 酎 have?
酎 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).
Is 酎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
酎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sake. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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