即
instant · namely · as is · conform · agree · adapt
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food and kneeling. Immediately reaching food.
Symbolism
Immediately, instant, namely. Represents immediately.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一触即発
いっしょくそくはつ
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation; critical (touch and go) situation
色即是空
しきそくぜくう
form is emptiness; matter is void; all is vanity; form is emptiness
速戦即決
そくせんそっけつ
quick battle for a quick victory; blitzkrieg; quick battle for a quick victory
当意即妙
とういそくみょう
ready wit; repartee; ready wit
不即不離
ふそくふり
neutral; noncommittal; neutral
空即是色
くうそくぜしき
emptiness is form; illusion of the reality of matter; emptiness is form
即身成仏
そくしんじょうぶつ
attainment of Buddhahood during life; attainment of Buddhahood during life
相即不離
そうそくふり
strongly attached to each other; inseparable; strongly attached to each other
即断即決
そくだんそっけつ
making a swift decision; making immediate decisions and taking quick actions; making a swift decision
即決即断
そっけつそくだん
prompt decision and prompt execution; make swift decisions and take quick actions; prompt decision and prompt execution
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 即 mean in Japanese?
即 means instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt.
How do you read 即?
On'yomi: ソク (SOKU). Kun'yomi: つ.く、つ.ける、すなわ.ち (tsuku, tsukeru, sunawachi).
How many strokes does 即 have?
即 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 卩 (seal).
Is 即 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 即 (instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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