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整
On'yomi
セイ
SEI
Kun'yomi
ととの.える・ととの.う
totonoeru / totonou
organize · arranging · tune · tone · meter · key (music)
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Component Breakdown
整=
敕正
敕 + 正
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of command and correct. Arranging correctly.
Symbolism
Organization, maintenance, adjustment. Represents arranging.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
理路整然
りろせいぜん
logical; cogent; well-reasoned; logical
整理整頓
せいりせいとん
keeping things tidy and in order; keeping things tidy and in order
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 整 mean in Japanese?
整 means organize, arranging, tune, tone, meter, key (music).
How do you read 整?
On'yomi: セイ (SEI). Kun'yomi: ととの.える、ととの.う (totonoeru, totonou).
How many strokes does 整 have?
整 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).
Is 整 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 整 (organize, arranging, tune, tone, meter, key (music)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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