捨
discard · throw away · abandon · resign · reject · sacrifice
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hand + 舍
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and building. Taking out from building by hand.
Symbolism
Discard, abandon, declutter. Represents letting go.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
取捨選択
しゅしゃせんたく
selection; making a choice; sifting; selection
Proverbs & Idioms
捨てる神あれば拾う神あり
すてるかみあればひろうかみあり
If there is a god who abandons, there is one who picks up
When one door closes, another opens
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 捨 mean in Japanese?
捨 means discard, throw away, abandon, resign, reject, sacrifice.
How do you read 捨?
On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: す.てる (suteru).
How many strokes does 捨 have?
捨 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 捨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 捨 (discard, throw away, abandon, resign, reject, sacrifice) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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