修
discipline · conduct oneself well · study · master
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
person + 丨 + go slowly + 彡
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and phonetic. Person cultivating.
Symbolism
Training, repair, correction. Represents fixing.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents spiritual training and self-improvement, practice aiming for enlightenment and character perfection.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
武者修行
むしゃしゅぎょう
traveling about to gain skill in combat (travelling); traveling about to gain skill in combat (travelling)
Proverbs & Idioms
修行は一生
しゅぎょうはいっしょう
Training is lifelong
Practice and discipline continue throughout life
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 修 mean in Japanese?
修 means discipline, conduct oneself well, study, master.
How do you read 修?
On'yomi: シュウ、シュ (SHUU, SHU). Kun'yomi: おさ.める、おさ.まる (osameru, osamaru).
How many strokes does 修 have?
修 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 修 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 修 (discipline, conduct oneself well, study, master) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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