悟
enlightenment · perceive · discern · realize · understand
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
heart + 吾
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and I. Knowing self with heart.
Symbolism
Resolution, enlightenment, realize. Represents deep understanding.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents highest spiritual achievement in Buddhism - liberation from worldly desires and understanding of truth.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
豁然大悟
かつぜんたいご
suddenly seeing the light; achieving full enlightenment all of a sudden; suddenly seeing the light
大悟徹底
たいごてってい
attain divine enlightenment; perceive absolute truth; experience spiritual awakening; attain divine enlightenment
翻然大悟
ほんぜんたいご
suddenly seeing the light; it suddenly dawning upon one; suddenly seeing the light
転迷開悟
てんめいかいご
casting away one's vices or worldly desires and achieving enlightenment; casting away one's vices or worldly desires and achieving enlightenment
Proverbs & Idioms
悟りを開く
さとりをひらく
To attain enlightenment
To understand truth and dispel confusion
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 悟 mean in Japanese?
悟 means enlightenment, perceive, discern, realize, understand.
How do you read 悟?
On'yomi: ゴ (GO). Kun'yomi: さと.る (satoru).
How many strokes does 悟 have?
悟 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 悟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 悟 (enlightenment, perceive, discern, realize, understand) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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