頂
place on the head · receive · top of head · top · summit · peak
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
丁 + head
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of nail and head. Nail of head.
Symbolism
Summit, peak, receive. Represents peak.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Exchanging words
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
有頂天外
うちょうてんがい
beside oneself with joy; in raptures; in an ecstasy of delight; beside oneself with joy
帰命頂礼
きみょうちょうらい
most formal form of a prayer; most formal form of a prayer
Proverbs & Idioms
頂上を極める
ちょうじょうをきわめる
To reach the summit
To achieve the highest level
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 頂 mean in Japanese?
頂 means place on the head, receive, top of head, top, summit, peak.
How do you read 頂?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: いただ.く、いただき (itadaku, itadaki).
How many strokes does 頂 have?
頂 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 頂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 頂 (place on the head, receive, top of head, top, summit, peak) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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