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須
On'yomi
ス・シュ
SU / SHU
Kun'yomi
すべから.く・すべし・ひげ・まつ・もち.いる・もと.める
subekaraku / subeshi / hige / matsu / mochiiru / motomeru
ought · by all means · necessarily
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Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
須=
彡頁
彡 + head
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hair and head. Hair on head.
Symbolism
Essential, necessary, beard. Represents necessity.
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
淡路島 かよふ千鳥の 鳴く声に 幾夜ねざめぬ 須磨の関守
Poem #78 from Hyakunin Isshu
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UnknownFrequently Asked Questions
What does 須 mean in Japanese?
須 means ought, by all means, necessarily.
How do you read 須?
On'yomi: ス、シュ (SU, SHU). Kun'yomi: すべから.く、すべし、ひげ、まつ、もち.いる、もと.める (subekaraku, subeshi, hige, matsu, mochiiru, motomeru).
How many strokes does 須 have?
須 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 須 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 須 (ought, by all means, necessarily) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.