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On'yomi
テイ・チョウ・ダイ
TEI / CHOU / DAI
Kun'yomi
さ.げる
sageru

propose · take along · carry in hand

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#254
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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hand + 是

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and this. Holding with hand.

Symbolism

Proposal, submission, cooperation. Represents presenting.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

発菩提心

ほつぼだいしん

deciding to embrace Buddhism; deciding to seek enlightenment; seeking to have religious awakening; deciding to embrace Buddhism

Proverbs & Idioms

提灯に釣り鐘

ちょうちんにつりがね

A paper lantern and a temple bell

A mismatched or unbalanced pairing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 提 mean in Japanese?

提 means propose, take along, carry in hand.

How do you read 提?

On'yomi: テイ、チョウ、ダイ (TEI, CHOU, DAI). Kun'yomi: さ.げる (sageru).

How many strokes does 提 have?

提 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 提 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 提 (propose, take along, carry in hand) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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