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What is the Kanji for 'Pierce' and 'Sushi counter'? | 貫

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Pierce' and 'Sushi counter', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Pierce' and 'Sushi counter' is 貫.

    kanji

    貫

    Meaning

    Pierce, Sushi counter

    Reading

    kunyomiぬ

    nu

    つらぬ

    tsuranu

    ぬき

    nuki

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    毋 貝Shellfish

    Example Word

    一貫: consistency. The Japanese noun '一貫 (いっかん)' primarily means 'consistency' or 'coherence'. It refers to the quality of being consistent, logical, or unchanging in thought, action, or principle. This word is often used in contexts where maintaining a steady approach or principle is important. For example: His argument lacks consistency「彼の議論には一貫性がない」(かれのぎろんにはいっかんせいがない). The company has maintained a consistent policy「その会社は一貫した方針を維持している」(そのかいしゃはいっかんしたほうしんをいじしている). Note that '一貫' can also be used in compound words like '一貫性 (いっかんせい)' to emphasize the concept of consistency.

    Radical

    貝

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1200

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 貫

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

    component

    毋

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

貫 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    慣

    Meaning

    Accustomed

Words Using 貫

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    貫く

    Meaning

    Pierce, Persist

    word

    一貫

    Meaning

    Consistency

Kanji Related to 貫 Through the Part 貝

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    賠

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    kanji

    貢

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    貸

    Meaning

    Lend, Loan

    kanji

    貯

    Meaning

    Savings

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    責

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    販

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    賜

    Meaning

    Grant, Deign to give

    kanji

    則

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    買

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    資

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    負

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貞

    Meaning

    Chastity

    kanji

    貧

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    質

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    貴

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    購

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    賂

    Meaning

    Bribe

    kanji

    賀

    Meaning

    Congratulate

    kanji

    貪

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    敗

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貨

    Meaning

    Goods, Freight

    kanji

    唄

    Meaning

    Shamisen song

    kanji

    賊

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    kanji

    賭

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    賛

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    kanji

    財

    Meaning

    Wealth

    kanji

    賦

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

    kanji

    賞

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    員

    Meaning

    Member

    kanji

    賃

    Meaning

    Rent, Fare

    kanji

    贈

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    kanji

    貼

    Meaning

    Paste

    kanji

    賢

    Meaning

    Wise, Clever

    kanji

    賄

    Meaning

    Bribe, Provide

    kanji

    費

    Meaning

    Expense

Learn the Kanji 貫

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 貫 mean?

貫 means 'Pierce' and 'Sushi counter'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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