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Strokes18
Radical頁page(9)
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Strokes18
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and head. Jaw part of face.
Symbolism
Jaw, chin, chewing. Represents lower part of face.
Component Breakdown
顎=
咢頁
咢 + head
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
顎で使う
あごでつかう
To order with your chin; To boss people around arrogantly
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 顎 mean in Japanese?
顎 means jaw, chin, gill.
How do you read 顎?
On'yomi: ガク (GAKU). Kun'yomi: あご、あぎと (ago, agito).
How many strokes does 顎 have?
顎 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 顎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
顎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means jaw, chin, gill. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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