陸
land · six
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'high ground' (坴), representing land as opposed to water. Indicates the stability of solid ground.
Symbolism
Symbolizes land, stability, and certainty. Represents solid ground versus sea or sky, and grounded steadiness.
Component Breakdown
hill + 坴
Words & Expressions
Words written with 陸
Four-Character Compounds
光彩陸離
こうさいりくり
dazzling; brilliant
Poetry
陸奥の しのぶもぢずり 誰ゆゑに 乱れそめにし われならなくに
Like the tangled fern-print cloth of Michinoku — for whose sake has my heart fallen into disorder? Not my own doing.
Anime & Manga
ハイキュー!! 陸 VS 空
HAIKYU!! LAND VS. AIR
A well-known work with 陸 in its Japanese title.
夏目友人帳 陸
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 6
A well-known work with 陸 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
陸奥宗光
Name contains 陸
Count Mutsu Munemitsu was a Japanese diplomat and politician.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 陸 mean in Japanese?
陸 means land, six.
How do you read 陸?
On'yomi: リク、ロク (RIKU, ROKU). Kun'yomi: おか (oka).
How many strokes does 陸 have?
陸 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 陸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
陸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means land, six. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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