終
end · finish
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
thread + 冬
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and winter. Thread ends in winter, ending.
Symbolism
End, final, demise. Represents completion of things.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一部始終
いちぶしじゅう
full particulars; all the details; the whole story; full particulars
終始一貫
しゅうしいっかん
consistently; unchangingly; throughout; consistently
無始無終
むしむしゅう
everlastingness; eternity; everlastingness
臨終正念
りんじゅうしょうねん
holding the proper state of mindfulness at the moment of death; holding the proper state of mindfulness at the moment of death
Proverbs & Idioms
終わり良ければ全て良し
おわりよければすべてよし
All's well that ends well
A good ending justifies everything
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 終 mean in Japanese?
終 means end, finish.
How do you read 終?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: お.わる、-お.わる、おわ.る、お.える、つい、つい.に (owaru, owaru, owaru, oeru, tsui, tsuini).
How many strokes does 終 have?
終 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 終 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 終 (end, finish) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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