Kanji
What does the kanji 刻 mean?
刻 means carve, engrave; moment, time. On'yomi コク. Kun'yomi きざ.む、きざ.み.
Quick facts| On'yomi | コク |
|---|
| Kun'yomi | きざ.む、きざ.み |
|---|
| Strokes | 8 |
|---|
| Main radical | 刀 |
|---|
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
|---|
刻On'yomi コクKun'yomi きざ.む、きざ.み
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes
carve, engrave; moment, time
Memory hook
The blade (刂) cuts a deep mark to record a moment — CARVE, MOMENT.
Common words
- 刻むきざむto chop finely; to carve; to engrave (in one's heart)
- 時刻じこくtime, hour
- 深刻しんこくserious, grave
- 遅刻ちこくbeing late (for something)
More words with this kanji
- 彫刻ちょうこくsculpture, carving
- 時刻表じこくひょうtimetable, schedule
