之
of · this
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of foot advancing. This.
Symbolism
This, of, possessive. Represents this.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
匪石之心
ひせきのこころ
steadfastness; firmness in one's conviction; having a heart that does not change as easily as a stone rolls about
燃犀之明
ねんさいのめい
extraordinary perceptiveness; sharp insight
Anime & Manga
神之塔 -Tower of God-
Tower of God
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诡秘之主 小丑篇
Lord of Mysteries
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一人之下
Hitori no Shita - The Outcast
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重生之都市修仙
Rebirth Of The Urban Immortal Cultivator
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 之 mean in Japanese?
之 means of, this.
How do you read 之?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: の、これ、ゆく、この (no, kore, yuku, kono).
How many strokes does 之 have?
之 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 丿 (slash).
Is 之 a good kanji for a tattoo?
之 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means of, this. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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