額
forehead · tablet · plaque · framed picture · sum · amount · volume
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of guest and head. Front part of head.
Symbolism
Amount, frame, forehead. Represents quantity and head part.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Summer heat
Component Breakdown
客 + head
Words & Expressions
Words written with 額
Proverbs & Idioms
額に汗して働く
ひたいにあせしてはたらく
To work with sweat on your brow
To work hard and earnestly
Related Figures & Stories
板額御前
Name contains 額
Lady Hangaku was a onna-musha warrior, one of the few Japanese warrior women commonly known in history or classical literature.
Wikipedia額田王
Name contains 額
Princess Nukata , also spelled Nukada, was a Japanese poet of the Asuka period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 額 mean in Japanese?
額 means forehead, tablet, plaque, framed picture, sum, amount, volume.
How do you read 額?
On'yomi: ガク (GAKU). Kun'yomi: ひたい (hitai).
How many strokes does 額 have?
額 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 額 a good kanji for a tattoo?
額 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means forehead, tablet, plaque, framed picture, sum, amount, volume. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.