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茜
On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
あかね
akane
madder · red dye · Turkey red
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Component Breakdown
茜=
艹西
grass + west
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and west. Grass colored like sunset in west.
Symbolism
Madder red, sunset, dye. Represents traditional Japanese color and beautiful dusk.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Madder-red sunset
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
茜さす日に別れを告げる
あかねさすひにわかれをつげる
To say goodbye at sunset
Parting at dusk, a poetic farewell
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 茜 mean in Japanese?
茜 means madder, red dye, Turkey red.
How do you read 茜?
On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: あかね (akane).
How many strokes does 茜 have?
茜 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 茜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 茜 (madder, red dye, Turkey red) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.