井
well · well crib · town · community
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of well.
Symbolism
Well, well frame, life. Represents water source and foundation of life.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing water from well
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
天井桟敷
てんじょうさじき
gallery (in a theatre); upper gallery; cheap seats; gallery (in a theatre)
相碁井目
あいごせいもく
in every game or play, differences in skill between individuals can be substantial; in every game or play, differences in skill between individuals can be substantial
市井無頼
しせいぶらい
urban villain; street hoodlum; urban villain
Proverbs & Idioms
井の中の蛙大海を知らず
いのなかのかわずたいかいをしらず
A frog in a well knows nothing of the ocean
Having a narrow view of the world
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 井 mean in Japanese?
井 means well, well crib, town, community.
How do you read 井?
On'yomi: セイ、ショウ (SEI, SHOU). Kun'yomi: い (i).
How many strokes does 井 have?
井 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 二 (two).
Is 井 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 井 (well, well crib, town, community) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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