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On'yomi
KU
Kun'yomi
か.ける・か.る
kakeru / karu

drive · run · gallop · advance · inspire · impel

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1033
Radicalhorse(10)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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horse + 区

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of horse and divide. Making horse run in sections.

Symbolism

Drive, running, pioneer. Represents making run.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Running through

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

駆け足で過ぎる

かけあしですぎる

Time passes at a running pace

Time flies by quickly

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 駆 mean in Japanese?

駆 means drive, run, gallop, advance, inspire, impel.

How do you read 駆?

On'yomi: ク (KU). Kun'yomi: か.ける、か.る (kakeru, karu).

How many strokes does 駆 have?

駆 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).

Is 駆 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 駆 (drive, run, gallop, advance, inspire, impel) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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