御
honorable · manipulate · govern
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
彳 + 卸
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and unload. Controlling horse.
Symbolism
Before, control, honorific. Represents respect and control.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
天下御免
てんかごめん
licensed; chartered; officially allowed; licensed
帯刀御免
たいとうごめん
a non-samurai being granted the privilege of wearing a sword (during the Edo period); a non-samurai being granted the privilege of wearing a sword (during the Edo period)
御用繁多
ごようはんた
being busy with many things; extreme busyness due to pressure of business; being busy with many things
Proverbs & Idioms
御輿を担ぐ
みこしをかつぐ
To carry the portable shrine
To elevate someone and encourage them
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 御 mean in Japanese?
御 means honorable, manipulate, govern.
How do you read 御?
On'yomi: ギョ、ゴ (GYO, GO). Kun'yomi: おん-、お-、み- (on, o, mi).
How many strokes does 御 have?
御 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).
Is 御 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 御 (honorable, manipulate, govern) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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