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On'yomi
シュウ・シュ
SHUU / SHU
Kun'yomi
おさ.める・おさ.まる
osameru / osamaru

discipline · conduct oneself well · study · master

wisdom

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Strokes10
Frequency#603
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

person + 丨 + go slowly + 彡

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and phonetic. Person cultivating.

Symbolism

Training, repair, correction. Represents fixing.

Spiritual Meaning

Represents spiritual training and self-improvement, practice aiming for enlightenment and character perfection.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

武者修行

むしゃしゅぎょう

traveling about to gain skill in combat (travelling); traveling about to gain skill in combat (travelling)

Proverbs & Idioms

修行は一生

しゅぎょうはいっしょう

Training is lifelong

Practice and discipline continue throughout life