七
seven
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
㇀ + 乚
Cultural Context
Etymology
Indicative character showing a cut shape.
Symbolism
Good luck, Tanabata, Seven Lucky Gods. Sacred number in many cultures.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
七堂伽藍
しちどうがらん
complete seven-structured temple compound; complete seven-structured temple compound
北斗七星
ほくとしちせい
the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plow; the Big Dipper (asterism)
七転八倒
しちてんばっとう
tossing oneself about in great pain; writhing in agony; tossing oneself about in great pain
七生報国
しちしょうほうこく
unfailing devotion to one's country; serving one's country for seven lives; unfailing devotion to one's country
七難八苦
しちなんはっく
the Seven Misfortunes and Eight Pains; a series of disasters; the Seven Misfortunes and Eight Pains
七珍万宝
しっちんまんぽう
the seven treasures and many other precious things; all the treasures in the world; the seven treasures and many other precious things
竹林七賢
ちくりんのしちけん
Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove; group of 3rd-century Qingtan scholars, writers, and musicians; Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
七転八起
しちてんはっき
not giving up; keeping at it until one succeeds; not giving up
Proverbs & Idioms
七転び八起き
ななころびやおき
Fall seven times, rise eight
Perseverance through repeated failure
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 七 mean in Japanese?
七 means seven.
How do you read 七?
On'yomi: シチ (SHICHI). Kun'yomi: なな、なな.つ、なの (nana, nanatsu, nano).
How many strokes does 七 have?
七 has 2 strokes. Its radical is 一 (one).
Is 七 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 七 (seven) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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