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鞠
On'yomi
キク・キュウ
KIKU / KYUU
Kun'yomi
まり
mari
ball
Details
Strokes17
Radical革leather(9)
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of leather and phonetic. Ball made of leather.
Symbolism
Kemari, ball game, play. Represents ancient ball game.
Component Breakdown
鞠=
革匊
leather + 匊
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
鞠躬如たり
きっきゅうじょたり
Humbly bowing
The manner of bowing respectfully
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鞠 mean in Japanese?
鞠 means ball.
How do you read 鞠?
On'yomi: キク、キュウ (KIKU, KYUU). Kun'yomi: まり (mari).
How many strokes does 鞠 have?
鞠 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 革 (leather).
Is 鞠 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鞠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ball. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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