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Component Breakdown
秀=
禾乃
grain + 乃
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and phonetic. Grain excelling.
Symbolism
Excellent, genius, outstanding. Represents excellence.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
眉目秀麗
びもくしゅうれい
handsome; handsome
閨秀作家
けいしゅうさっか
woman writer; woman writer
Proverbs & Idioms
秀才は大成せず
しゅうさいはたいせいせず
A prodigy may not achieve greatness
Early talent does not guarantee later success
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 秀 mean in Japanese?
秀 means excel, excellence, beauty, surpass.
How do you read 秀?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: ひい.でる (hiideru).
How many strokes does 秀 have?
秀 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 秀 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 秀 (excel, excellence, beauty, surpass) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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