修
discipline · conduct oneself well · study · master
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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.
Component Breakdown
person + 丨 + go slowly + 彡
Words & Expressions
Words written with 修
Four-Character Compounds
武者修行
むしゃしゅぎょう
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
Anime & Manga
俺の彼女と幼なじみが修羅場すぎる
Oreshura
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全修。
ZENSHU
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異修羅
ISHURA
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顶级气运，悄悄修炼千年
Lucky Me: I Secretly Cultivated for 1,000 Years
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重生之都市修仙
Rebirth Of The Urban Immortal Cultivator
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Related Figures & Stories
荒川修作
Name contains 修
Shūsaku Arakawa was a Japanese conceptual artist and architect.
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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?
修 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means discipline, conduct oneself well, study, master. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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