丞
help
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of helping with hand. Helping.
Symbolism
Prime minister, assistant, help. Represents assisting.
Component Breakdown
氶 + one
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
丞相の器
じょうしょうのうつわ
The caliber of a prime minister; Possessing ability worthy of a leader
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 丞 mean in Japanese?
丞 means help.
How do you read 丞?
On'yomi: ジョウ、ショウ (JOU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: すく.う、たす.ける (sukuu, tasukeru).
How many strokes does 丞 have?
丞 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 一 (one).
Is 丞 a good kanji for a tattoo?
丞 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means help. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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