釣
angling · fish · catch · allure · ensnare
Details
Description
Angling - fishing with a hook. The patient waiting as much as the catch.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and ladle. Fishing with metal ladle.
Symbolism
Fishing, angling, fish. Represents fishing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Fish swimming
Component Breakdown
metal + 勺
Words & Expressions
Words written with 釣
Proverbs & Idioms
釣り落とした魚は大きい
つりおとしたさかなはおおきい
The one that got away was big
Lost opportunities seem more valuable in hindsight
Poetry
釣鐘にとまりて眠る胡蝶かな
A butterfly settled on the temple bell, asleep.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 釣 mean in Japanese?
釣 means angling, fish, catch, allure, ensnare. Angling - fishing with a hook. The patient waiting as much as the catch.
How do you read 釣?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: つ.る、つ.り、つ.り- (tsuru, tsuri, tsuri).
How many strokes does 釣 have?
釣 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 釣 a good kanji for a tattoo?
釣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means angling, fish, catch, allure, ensnare. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.