寂
loneliness · quietly · mellow · mature · death of a priest
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
roof + 叔
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and uncle. Quiet house.
Symbolism
Silence, lonely, wabi. Represents quietness.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents beauty in silence, concept of spiritual depth in wabi-sabi aesthetics.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
寂光浄土
じゃっこうじょうど
paradise; paradise
空々寂々
くうくうじゃくじゃく
deserted and lonesome; quiet and alone; innocent and nonattached; deserted and lonesome
寂滅為楽
じゃくめついらく
freedom from one's desires (entry into Nirvana) is true bliss; freedom from one's desires (entry into Nirvana) is true bliss
和敬清寂
わけいせいじゃく
harmony, respect, purity and tranquility; the four most important elements of the tea ceremony; harmony, respect, purity and tranquility
涅槃寂静
ねはんじゃくじょう
enlightenment leads to serenity; enlightenment leads to serenity
Proverbs & Idioms
寂しさは人を強くする
さびしさはひとをつよくする
Loneliness makes one stronger
Solitude builds character
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 寂 mean in Japanese?
寂 means loneliness, quietly, mellow, mature, death of a priest.
How do you read 寂?
On'yomi: ジャク、セキ (JAKU, SEKI). Kun'yomi: さび、さび.しい、さび.れる、さみ.しい (sabi, sabishii, sabireru, samishii).
How many strokes does 寂 have?
寂 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 寂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 寂 (loneliness, quietly, mellow, mature, death of a priest) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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