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On'yomi
チュウ
CHUU
Kun'yomi
そそ.ぐ・さ.す・つ.ぐ
sosogu / sasu / tsugu

pour · irrigate · shed (tears) · flow into · concentrate on · notes · comment · annotate

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#497
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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water + 主

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and master. Pouring water mainly.

Symbolism

Attention, notice, order. Represents concentration and supply.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Water flowing to low ground

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

注意一秒怪我一生

ちゅういいちびょうけがいっしょう

One second of inattention, a lifetime of injury

A moment's carelessness can cause lifelong consequences

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 注 mean in Japanese?

注 means pour, irrigate, shed (tears), flow into, concentrate on, notes, comment, annotate.

How do you read 注?

On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU). Kun'yomi: そそ.ぐ、さ.す、つ.ぐ (sosogu, sasu, tsugu).

How many strokes does 注 have?

注 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 注 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 注 (pour, irrigate, shed (tears), flow into, concentrate on, notes, comment, annotate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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