未
un- · not yet · hitherto · still · even now · sign of the ram · 1-3PM · eighth sign of Chinese zodiac
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of tree branches not extended. Not yet.
Symbolism
Future, undecided, not yet. Represents not yet.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Living in the present
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
前代未聞
ぜんだいみもん
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled); unheard-of
人跡未到
じんせきみとう
unexplored; unexplored
前人未到
ぜんじんみとう
untrodden (region, field of study, etc.); unprecedented (discovery, achievement, etc.); untrodden (region, field of study, etc.)
未来永劫
みらいえいごう
forevermore; for eternity; forevermore
未練未酌
みれんみしゃく
regret and sympathy; having lingering attachment and sympathy toward someone; regret and sympathy
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 未 mean in Japanese?
未 means un-, not yet, hitherto, still, even now, sign of the ram, 1-3PM, eighth sign of Chinese zodiac.
How do you read 未?
On'yomi: ミ、ビ (MI, BI). Kun'yomi: いま.だ、ま.だ、ひつじ (imada, mada, hitsuji).
How many strokes does 未 have?
未 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 未 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 未 (un-, not yet, hitherto, still, even now, sign of the ram, 1-3PM, eighth sign of Chinese zodiac) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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