仲
go-between · relationship
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
person + middle
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and middle. Middle person.
Symbolism
Companion, friend, mediation. Represents relationship.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
勢力伯仲
せいりょくはくちゅう
(two sides) being evenly matched in influence or power; (two sides) being evenly matched in influence or power
保革伯仲
ほかくはくちゅう
conservatives and reformists being neck and neck; balanced conservative and progressive strengths; conservatives and reformists being neck and neck
実力伯仲
じつりょくはくちゅう
(the two persons' sides) being evenly matched in ability; (the two persons' sides) being evenly matched in ability
Proverbs & Idioms
仲人口は半分に聞け
なこうどぐちははんぶんにきけ
Take a matchmaker's words with a grain of salt
Mediators often exaggerate, so be skeptical
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 仲 mean in Japanese?
仲 means go-between, relationship.
How do you read 仲?
On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU). Kun'yomi: なか (naka).
How many strokes does 仲 have?
仲 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 仲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 仲 (go-between, relationship) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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