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What does the kanji 錯 mean?

錯 means confusion, disorder; error. On'yomi サク、シャク.

Quick facts
On'yomiサク、シャク
Strokes16
Main radical金
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi サク、シャク
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework16 strokes

confusion, disorder; error

Memory hook

A heap of metal (金) from old times (昔) thrown together in disorder — CONFUSED, MISTAKE.

Main radical

金gold, metal 8 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 16 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 錯覚さっかくillusion, misperception

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.