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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and phonetic. Metal chain.
Symbolism
Chain, isolation, closure. Represents connection.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鎖
鎖国さこくsakoku
閉鎖へいさclosing
封鎖ふうさblockade
経済封鎖けいざいふうさeconomic blockade
Four-Character Compounds
連鎖反応
れんさはんのう
chain reaction; nuclear chain reaction
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鎖 mean in Japanese?
鎖 means chain, irons, connection.
How do you read 鎖?
On'yomi: サ (SA). Kun'yomi: くさり、とざ.す (kusari, tozasu).
How many strokes does 鎖 have?
鎖 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 鎖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鎖 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chain, irons, connection. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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