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飾
On'yomi
ショク
SHOKU
Kun'yomi
かざ.る・かざ.り
kazaru / kazari
decorate · ornament · adorn · embellish
Details
Stroke Order
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food and cloth. Decorating food with cloth.
Symbolism
Decoration, ornament, modify. Represents decorating.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
粉飾決算
ふんしょくけっさん
fraudulent accounting; window-dressing settlement of accounts; creative accounting; fraudulent accounting
Proverbs & Idioms
飾り気がない
かざりけがない
Without pretense
Being natural without showing off
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 飾 mean in Japanese?
飾 means decorate, ornament, adorn, embellish.
How do you read 飾?
On'yomi: ショク (SHOKU). Kun'yomi: かざ.る、かざ.り (kazaru, kazari).
How many strokes does 飾 have?
飾 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 食 (eat).
Is 飾 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 飾 (decorate, ornament, adorn, embellish) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.