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総
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
す.べて・すべ.て・ふさ
subete / subete / fusa
general · whole · all · full · total
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Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
総=
糹忩
thread + 忩
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and phonetic. Summing thread.
Symbolism
Synthesis, prime minister, whole. Represents all.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
総力を挙げて
そうりょくをあげて
With all one's might
Mobilizing all resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 総 mean in Japanese?
総 means general, whole, all, full, total.
How do you read 総?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: す.べて、すべ.て、ふさ (subete, subete, fusa).
How many strokes does 総 have?
総 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 総 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 総 (general, whole, all, full, total) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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