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提
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
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
提=
扌是
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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