棄
abandon · throw away · discard · resign · reject · sacrifice
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cover, world, and tree. Separating tree from world.
Symbolism
Abandon, discard, throw away. Represents letting go.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
自暴自棄
じぼうじき
desperation; despair; self-abandonment; desperation
Proverbs & Idioms
棄てる神あれば拾う神あり
すてるかみあればひろうかみあり
When one god abandons, another picks up
If one door closes, another opens
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 棄 mean in Japanese?
棄 means abandon, throw away, discard, resign, reject, sacrifice.
How do you read 棄?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: す.てる (suteru).
How many strokes does 棄 have?
棄 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 棄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 棄 (abandon, throw away, discard, resign, reject, sacrifice) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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