留

Etymology

Combines 'field' (田) with 'stop' (卯), representing staying in one place. Means remaining and preserving.

Symbolism

Symbolizes staying, preservation, and memories. Represents acts of stopping what flows away and protecting precious things.

Related Culture & Scenes

• — Competing for speed

What does 留 mean in Japanese?

留 means detain, fasten, halt, stop.

How do you read 留?

On'yomi: リュウ、ル (RYUU, RU). Kun'yomi: と.める、と.まる、とど.める、とど.まる、るうぶる (tomeru, tomaru, todomeru, todomaru, ruuburu).

How many strokes does 留 have?

留 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).

Is 留 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 留 (detain, fasten, halt, stop) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.