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On'yomi
SHI

assets · resources · capital · funds · data · be conducive to · contribute to

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#179
Radicalshell(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

=

次 + shell

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of shell and next. Next shell.

Symbolism

Material, funds, resources. Represents resources.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

師資相承

ししそうしょう

generation-to-generation instruction from master to disciple; generation-to-generation instruction from master to disciple

Proverbs & Idioms

資金は血液

しきんはけつえき

Capital is blood

Funds are vital to an organization

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 資 mean in Japanese?

資 means assets, resources, capital, funds, data, be conducive to, contribute to.

How do you read 資?

On'yomi: シ (SHI).

How many strokes does 資 have?

資 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).

Is 資 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 資 (assets, resources, capital, funds, data, be conducive to, contribute to) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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