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On'yomi
セキ
SEKI
Kun'yomi
むしろ
mushiro

seat · mat · occasion · place

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#370
Radicalcloth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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广廿

cliff + 廿 + 巾

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and cloth. Cloth under roof.

Symbolism

Seat, place, attendance. Represents seat.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Expanse of the sea

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

欠席裁判

けっせきさいばん

trial in absentia; judgment by default (judgement); trial in absentia

席を譲る

せきをゆずる

To give up one's seat; To offer your seat to another

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 席 mean in Japanese?

席 means seat, mat, occasion, place.

How do you read 席?

On'yomi: セキ (SEKI). Kun'yomi: むしろ (mushiro).

How many strokes does 席 have?

席 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).

Is 席 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 席 (seat, mat, occasion, place) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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