“Shoulder” or “Forequarter” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “肩”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “肩” means “Shoulder”, “Shoulder joint” or “Support” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “肩”
Jouyou Kanji “肩” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 8 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | けん(ken) |
| Kun-Yomi | かた(kata) |
| Meanings | Shoulder |
| Carry on one’s shoulder |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “肩”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 肩当て(かたあて-ka ta a te) | ① Shoulder pad, Shoulder reinforcement, ② Cloak worn in bed |
| 肩入れ(かたいれ-ka ta i re) | Support, Backing, Assist, Patronage |
| 肩書き(かたがき-ka ta ga ki) | Title, Degree, Status, Rank |
| 肩掛け(かたかけ-ka ta ka ke) | Shawl, Stole, Wrap |
| 肩代わり(かたがわり-ka ta ga wa ri) | Substitute, Change of ownership, Subrogation, Take‐over |
| 肩口(かたぐち-ka ta gu chi) | Top of the shoulders, Tip of the shoulder, Collar |
| 肩車(かたぐるま-ka ta gu ru ma) | ① Giving someone a ride on one’s shoulders, ② Shoulder wheel (judo) |
| 肩先(かたさき-ka ta sa ki) | Top of shoulder |
| 肩透かし(かたすかし-ka ta su ka shi) | ① (One skill of Sumo wrestling), ② Dodging questions, Parrying questions, ③ Disappointment, Letdown |
| 肩付き(かたつき-ka ta tsu ki) | Appearance of around one’s shoulder |
| 肩で風を切る(かたでかぜをきる-ka ta de ka ze wo ki ru) | To swagger about, To strut, To be confident, One walks as if he owns the place |
| 肩身(かたみ-ka ta mi) | One’s position against the society |
| 肩を並べる(かたをならべる-ka ta wo na ra be ru) | Catching up to the rivals |
| 肩を持つ(かたをもつ-ka ta wo mo tsu) | Assist, Support, Take sides with |
| 肩甲骨(けんこうこつ-ke n ko u ko tsu) | Shoulder blade, Scapula |
| 肩章(けんしょう-ke n sho u) | Epaulet, Shoulder strap |
| 双肩(そうけん-so u ke n) | Two shoulders, Both side shoulders |
| 撫で肩(なでがた-na de ga ta) | Sloping shoulders |
| 比肩(ひけん-hi ke n) | Ranking equal with, Comparing favorably with |
| 両肩(りょうけん-ryo u ke n) | Both shoulders |
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