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What is the Kanji for 'Engrave'? | 刻

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Engrave', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Engrave' is 刻.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Engrave

    Reading

    kunyomiきざ

    kiza

    onyomiこく

    koku

    Parts

    Sword (刀)

    Example Word

    時刻: time. The Japanese noun '時刻 (じこく)' refers to a specific point in time or the exact time of an event. It is often used in formal contexts or when precision regarding time is necessary. For example: What time is it now?「今の時刻は何時ですか?」(いまのじこくはなんじですか?). The train departs at 8:00 sharp「電車は8時ちょうどに発車します」(でんしゃは8じちょうどにはっしゃします). This word is commonly seen in schedules, announcements, and formal settings where exact timing is important.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    503

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    radical

    Meaning

    Sword

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 5 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 亥 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nucleus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate, Censure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remains

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part 刂 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Before, Front

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Profit, Advantage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Separate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reach, Arrival

    kanji

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    Meaning

    Divide, Split

    kanji

    Meaning

    Judge, Stamp

    kanji

    Meaning

    File

    kanji

    Meaning

    Secondary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sword

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Publish, Edition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Drama

    kanji

    Meaning

    Create

    kanji

    Meaning

    Punish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plane, Cut by chipping

    kanji

    Meaning

    Surplus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stab

    kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Squad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Divide, Cut up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Medicine, Dose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reap, Clip

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strength, Sturdy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

Learn the Kanji

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What does 刻 mean?

刻 means 'Engrave'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.