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鎌
On'yomi
レン・ケン
REN / KEN
Kun'yomi
かま
kama
sickle · scythe · trick
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Strokes18
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and combine. Metal for cutting together.
Symbolism
Kamakura, harvest, reaping. Represents cutting tool.
Component Breakdown
鎌=
金兼
metal + 兼
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鎌
鎌倉かまくらkamakura
Proverbs & Idioms
鎌をかける
かまをかける
To put a sickle to someone
To trick someone into revealing secrets
Related Figures & Stories
藤原鎌足
Name contains 鎌
Fujiwara no Kamatari ʑí.β̞ä́.ɾä́ nó̞ | kä̀.mä́.tä̀.ɾʲï̀, -nó̞ kä́-, -tä́.ɾʲí]; 614 – November 14, 669), also known as Nakatomi no Kamatari , was a…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鎌 mean in Japanese?
鎌 means sickle, scythe, trick.
How do you read 鎌?
On'yomi: レン、ケン (REN, KEN). Kun'yomi: かま (kama).
How many strokes does 鎌 have?
鎌 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 鎌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鎌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sickle, scythe, trick. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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