処
dispose · manage · deal with · sentence · condemn · act · behave · place
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
go slowly + table
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of desk and slow. Sitting before desk.
Symbolism
Processing, disposal, place. Represents dealing with.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
出処進退
しゅっしょしんたい
staying in one's position or resigning; course of action; move; staying in one's position or resigning
善後処置
ぜんごしょち
remedial measure; settlement (of matters); dealing with the aftermath; remedial measure
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 処 mean in Japanese?
処 means dispose, manage, deal with, sentence, condemn, act, behave, place.
How do you read 処?
On'yomi: ショ (SHO). Kun'yomi: ところ、-こ、お.る (tokoro, ko, oru).
How many strokes does 処 have?
処 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 几 (table).
Is 処 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 処 (dispose, manage, deal with, sentence, condemn, act, behave, place) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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