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On'yomi
SHI

document · records

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#851
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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speech + 志

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and ambition. Recording ambition.

Symbolism

Magazine, diary, journal. Represents record.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

雑誌は時代を映す

ざっしはじだいをうつす

Magazines reflect the times

Periodicals mirror society

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 誌 mean in Japanese?

誌 means document, records.

How do you read 誌?

On'yomi: シ (SHI).

How many strokes does 誌 have?

誌 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 誌 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 誌 (document, records) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.