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錯
On'yomi
サク・シャク
SAKU / SHAKU
confused · mix · be in disorder
Details
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and past. Mixing metal.
Symbolism
Error, illusion, crossing. Represents mixing.
Component Breakdown
錯=
金昔
metal + 昔
Words & Expressions
Words written with 錯
Four-Character Compounds
試行錯誤
しこうさくご
trial and error
時代錯誤
じだいさくご
anachronism
盤根錯節
ばんこんさくせつ
hard-to-penetrate event; hard-to-penetrate situation
Proverbs & Idioms
錯覚は禁物
さっかくはきんもつ
Illusions are forbidden
Don't let yourself be deceived
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 錯 mean in Japanese?
錯 means confused, mix, be in disorder.
How do you read 錯?
On'yomi: サク、シャク (SAKU, SHAKU).
How many strokes does 錯 have?
錯 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 錯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
錯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means confused, mix, be in disorder. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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