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What is the Kanji for 'Prison' and 'Litigation'? | 獄

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Prison' and 'Litigation' is 獄.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    Reading

    onyomiごく

    goku

    Parts

    Dog Say (言)

    Example Word

    地獄: hell. The Japanese noun '地獄 (じごく)' means 'hell'. It refers to the concept of a place of punishment or suffering after death, often associated with religious or mythological beliefs. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation of extreme suffering or difficulty. For example: He went through hell「彼は地獄を経験した」(かれはじごくをけいけんした). This place is like hell「この場所は地獄のようだ」(このばしょはじごくのようだ). The word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, and it carries a strong connotation of suffering or torment.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1140

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dog

    radical

    Meaning

    Say

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    地獄

    Meaning

    Hell

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 犬 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Narrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Form, Condition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Silent, Shut up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Offer, Offering

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seize, Catch game

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prostrated

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crazy, Lunatic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hunting, Hunt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beast, Animal

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

    kanji

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

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What does 獄 mean?

獄 means 'Prison' and 'Litigation'.

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.