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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of gate and each. Building with gates for each.
Symbolism
Cabinet, tower, high building. Represents tall building.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building a structure
Component Breakdown
閣=
門各
gate + 各
Words & Expressions
Words written with 閣
内閣ないかくministry
閣下かっかher excellency
閣議かくぎcabinet meeting
閣僚かくりょうcabinet ministers
入閣にゅうかくjoining the cabinet
楼閣ろうかくmultistoried building
Four-Character Compounds
空中楼閣
くうちゅうろうかく
castle in the air
Proverbs & Idioms
閣議は密室の知恵
かくぎはみっしつのちえ
Cabinet meetings are wisdom behind closed doors
Important decisions are often made in private
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 閣 mean in Japanese?
閣 means tower, tall building, palace.
How do you read 閣?
On'yomi: カク (KAKU).
How many strokes does 閣 have?
閣 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 門 (gate).
Is 閣 a good kanji for a tattoo?
閣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tower, tall building, palace. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.