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靴
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
くつ
kutsu
shoes
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#1561
Radical革leather(9)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of leather and change. Foot changed by leather.
Symbolism
Shoes, footwear, feet. Represents foot protection.
Component Breakdown
靴=
革化
leather + 化
Words & Expressions
Words written with 靴
靴下くつしたsock
靴屋くつやshoe shop
革靴かわぐつleather boots
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
Proverbs & Idioms
靴を履いたまま
くつをはいたまま
With shoes on
Ready to go
Other kanji with the same meaning
“shoes”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 靴 mean in Japanese?
靴 means shoes.
How do you read 靴?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: くつ (kutsu).
How many strokes does 靴 have?
靴 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 革 (leather).
Is 靴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
靴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shoes. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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