添
annexed · accompany · marry · suit · meet · satisfy · attach · append · garnish · imitate
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 忝
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and humble. Adding with water.
Symbolism
Add, attach, accompany. Represents adding.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
画蛇添足
がだてんそく
making an unnecessary addition (to); gilding the lily; making an unnecessary addition (to)
錦上添花
きんじょうてんか
adding a crowning touch of beauty (to); giving added luster (to); crowning beauty (honor, grace) with even greater glory; adding a crowning touch of beauty (to)
Proverbs & Idioms
添え物にならぬ
そえものにならぬ
Not just a garnish
Not merely an accessory but essential
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 添 mean in Japanese?
添 means annexed, accompany, marry, suit, meet, satisfy, attach, append, garnish, imitate.
How do you read 添?
On'yomi: テン (TEN). Kun'yomi: そ.える、そ.う (soeru, sou).
How many strokes does 添 have?
添 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 添 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 添 (annexed, accompany, marry, suit, meet, satisfy, attach, append, garnish, imitate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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