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Component Breakdown
囚=
囗人
enclosure + person
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enclosure and person. Person in enclosure.
Symbolism
Prisoner, captive, jail. Represents imprisoned person.
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Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
囚われの身
とらわれのみ
A captive body
Being held prisoner
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 囚 mean in Japanese?
囚 means captured, criminal, arrest, catch.
How do you read 囚?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: とら.われる (torawareru).
How many strokes does 囚 have?
囚 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 囗 (enclosure).
Is 囚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 囚 (captured, criminal, arrest, catch) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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