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On'yomi
シツ・シュウ
SHITSU / SHUU
Kun'yomi
と.る
toru

tenacious · take hold · grasp · take to heart

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#800
Radicalearth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

幸 + 丸

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of fortune and round. Grasping with hand.

Symbolism

Execution, attachment, persistence. Represents grasping.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Good old days

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

執行猶予

しっこうゆうよ

stay of execution; suspended sentence; stay of execution

Proverbs & Idioms

執念を燃やす

しゅうねんをもやす

To burn with determination

Pursuing something with fierce resolve

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 執 mean in Japanese?

執 means tenacious, take hold, grasp, take to heart.

How do you read 執?

On'yomi: シツ、シュウ (SHITSU, SHUU). Kun'yomi: と.る (toru).

How many strokes does 執 have?

執 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).

Is 執 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 執 (tenacious, take hold, grasp, take to heart) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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