操
maneuver · manipulate · operate · steer · chastity · virginity · fidelity
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hand + 喿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Operating with hand.
Symbolism
Operation, control, manipulate. Represents operating.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
志操堅固
しそうけんご
being faithful to one's principles; being of firm purpose and deep commitment; constancy; being faithful to one's principles
操を守る
みさおをまもる
To preserve one's virtue; To maintain one's integrity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 操 mean in Japanese?
操 means maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity.
How do you read 操?
On'yomi: ソウ、サン (SOU, SAN). Kun'yomi: みさお、あやつ.る (misao, ayatsuru).
How many strokes does 操 have?
操 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 操 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 操 (maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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