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滞
On'yomi
タイ・テイ
TAI / TEI
Kun'yomi
とどこお.る
todokooru
stagnate · be delayed · overdue · arrears
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
滞=
氵带
water + 带
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and belt. Water stagnating at belt.
Symbolism
Stay, congestion, stagnation. Represents stagnating.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
萎靡沈滞
いびちんたい
decline of energy and vigour (vigor); decline of energy and vigour (vigor)
滞りなく
とどこおりなく
Without delay; Smoothly without problems
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 滞 mean in Japanese?
滞 means stagnate, be delayed, overdue, arrears.
How do you read 滞?
On'yomi: タイ、テイ (TAI, TEI). Kun'yomi: とどこお.る (todokooru).
How many strokes does 滞 have?
滞 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 滞 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 滞 (stagnate, be delayed, overdue, arrears) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.