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On'yomi
チョウ・チ
CHOU / CHI
Kun'yomi
しるし
shirushi

indications · sign · omen · symptom · collect · seek · refer to · question

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#850
Radicalstep(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

=

彳 + 㞷 + strike

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of go, strike, and king. Going to summon king.

Symbolism

Feature, collection, symbol. Represents summoning.

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Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

徴なきに罰せず

しるしなきにばっせず

Do not punish without evidence

Justice requires proof before punishment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 徴 mean in Japanese?

徴 means indications, sign, omen, symptom, collect, seek, refer to, question.

How do you read 徴?

On'yomi: チョウ、チ (CHOU, CHI). Kun'yomi: しるし (shirushi).

How many strokes does 徴 have?

徴 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).

Is 徴 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 徴 (indications, sign, omen, symptom, collect, seek, refer to, question) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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