粒
grains · drop · counter for tiny particles
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
rice + stand
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'rice' (米) with 'stand' (立), depicting individual standing rice grains. Means small units and particles.
Symbolism
Symbolizes small units, individual existence, and accumulation. Represents the importance of each grain and how they combine into great power.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Quietness of a rainy day
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
粒々辛苦
りゅうりゅうしんく
toil and moil; working assiduously for; tireless hard work; toil and moil
一粒万倍
いちりゅうまんばい
a single seed can eventually produce a great harvest; even the smallest beginning can generate a greatest profit; watch the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves; a single seed can eventually produce a great harvest
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 粒 mean in Japanese?
粒 means grains, drop, counter for tiny particles.
How do you read 粒?
On'yomi: リュウ (RYUU). Kun'yomi: つぶ (tsubu).
How many strokes does 粒 have?
粒 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 米 (rice).
Is 粒 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 粒 (grains, drop, counter for tiny particles) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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