隔
isolate · alternate · distance · separate · gulf
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hill + 鬲
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and phonetic. Separating by hill.
Symbolism
Isolation, interval, separate. Represents separating.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
隔靴掻痒
かっかそうよう
being frustrated because something is not quite as hoped (just as one cannot scratch an itch from outside a shoe); having an itch that one cannot scratch; being frustrated because something is not quite as hoped (just as one cannot scratch an itch from outside a shoe)
隔世遺伝
かくせいいでん
atavism; throwback; reappearance of an earlier characteristic; atavism
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 隔 mean in Japanese?
隔 means isolate, alternate, distance, separate, gulf.
How do you read 隔?
On'yomi: カク (KAKU). Kun'yomi: へだ.てる、へだ.たる (hedateru, hedataru).
How many strokes does 隔 have?
隔 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 隔 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 隔 (isolate, alternate, distance, separate, gulf) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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