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駒

On'yomi
ク
KU
Kun'yomi
こま
koma

pony · horse · colt

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1452
Radical馬horse(10)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of horse and phrase. Small horse.

Symbolism

Chess piece, pony, piece. Represents game piece.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Riding a horse

Component Breakdown

駒=
馬句

horse + 句

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

将棋の駒に成る

しょうぎのこまになる

To become a shogi piece

To be manipulated by others

Related Figures & Stories

生駒一正

Ikoma Kazumasa1555–1610

Name contains 駒

Ikoma Kazumasa was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period who lived into the early Edo period; he served the Oda clan, the Toyotomi, and then the…

Wikipedia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 駒 mean in Japanese?

駒 means pony, horse, colt.

How do you read 駒?

On'yomi: ク (KU). Kun'yomi: こま (koma).

How many strokes does 駒 have?

駒 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).

Is 駒 a good kanji for a tattoo?

駒 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pony, horse, colt. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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