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Component Breakdown
能 + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ability and heart. Manner of ability heart.
Symbolism
Attitude, state, posture. Represents manner.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
旧態依然
きゅうたいいぜん
remaining unchanged (from the old state of things); none the better for the change (if at all); remaining unchanged (from the old state of things)
千姿万態
せんしばんたい
endless variety; endless variety
千状万態
せんじょうばんたい
various forms; various circumstances; various forms
千態万様
せんたいばんよう
great diversity of form; great diversity of form
山容水態
さんようすいたい
scenic beauty of mountains and streams; fresh and clear beauty of nature's splendor; scenic beauty of mountains and streams
世態人情
せたいにんじょう
(contemporary) customs and behavior; the picture of people's life in the contemporary world; (contemporary) customs and behavior
千態万状
せんたいばんじょう
an endless variety of forms; multifariousness; an endless variety of forms
Proverbs & Idioms
態度を改める
たいどをあらためる
To change one's attitude
To improve one's behavior
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 態 mean in Japanese?
態 means attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs).
How do you read 態?
On'yomi: タイ (TAI). Kun'yomi: わざ.と (wazato).
How many strokes does 態 have?
態 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 態 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 態 (attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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