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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bird and hand. Holding bird with hand.
Symbolism
One vessel, ship counter, one of pair. Represents ship counter.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Fish swimming
Component Breakdown
隻=
隹又
隹 + 又
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
片言隻語
へんげんせきご
(not even) a few words
片言隻句
へんげんせきく
few words; single phrase
Proverbs & Idioms
隻眼の武将
せきがんのぶしょう
A one-eyed general
A brave commander with only one eye
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 隻 mean in Japanese?
隻 means vessels, counter for ships, fish, birds, arrows, one of a pair.
How do you read 隻?
On'yomi: セキ (SEKI).
How many strokes does 隻 have?
隻 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 隹 (short-tailed bird).
Is 隻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
隻 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vessels, counter for ships, fish, birds, arrows, one of a pair. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.