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曙
On'yomi
ショ
SHO
Kun'yomi
あけぼの
akebono
dawn · daybreak
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
曙=
日署
sun + 署
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and sign. Sun signing dawn.
Symbolism
Dawn light, daybreak, hope. Represents dawn.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Start of the day
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
曙光を拝む
しょこうをおがむ
To greet the dawn light
To see the first glimmer of hope
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 曙 mean in Japanese?
曙 means dawn, daybreak.
How do you read 曙?
On'yomi: ショ (SHO). Kun'yomi: あけぼの (akebono).
How many strokes does 曙 have?
曙 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 曙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 曙 (dawn, daybreak) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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