Kanji
What does the kanji 酌 mean?
酌 means pouring wine, serving drinks; considering, weighing. On'yomi シャク. Kun'yomi く.む.
Quick facts| On'yomi | シャク |
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| Kun'yomi | く.む |
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| Strokes | 10 |
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| Main radical | 酉 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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酌On'yomi シャクKun'yomi く.む
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes
pouring wine, serving drinks; considering, weighing
Memory hook
From the wine jar (酉), a ladle (勹) lifting one drop (丶) to pour for a guest — POUR SAKE, CONSIDER.
Stroke order · 10 strokes
Common words
- 酌むくむto pour sake (for someone)
