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遮
On'yomi
シャ
SHA
Kun'yomi
さえぎ.る
saegiru
intercept · interrupt · obstruct
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
遮=
辶庶
walk + 庶
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and many. Many blocking advance.
Symbolism
Block, intercept, obstacle. Represents blocking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
遮二無二
しゃにむに
desperately; recklessly; (rushing) headlong; desperately
Proverbs & Idioms
遮るものなし
さえぎるものなし
Nothing blocks the way
No obstacles in the path
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 遮 mean in Japanese?
遮 means intercept, interrupt, obstruct.
How do you read 遮?
On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: さえぎ.る (saegiru).
How many strokes does 遮 have?
遮 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 遮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 遮 (intercept, interrupt, obstruct) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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