偉
admirable · greatness · remarkable · conceited · famous · excellent
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and leather. Outstanding as a person.
Symbolism
Great, achievement, respect. Represents outstanding accomplishments and reverence.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Great achievements
Component Breakdown
person + 韋
Words & Expressions
Words written with 偉
Four-Character Compounds
容貌魁偉
ようぼうかいい
(a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique
Proverbs & Idioms
偉い人ほど腰が低い
えらいひとほどこしがひくい
The greater the person, the humbler they are
Truly great people are modest
Other kanji with the same meaning
“greatness”
“remarkable”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 偉 mean in Japanese?
偉 means admirable, greatness, remarkable, conceited, famous, excellent.
How do you read 偉?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: えら.い (erai).
How many strokes does 偉 have?
偉 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 偉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
偉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means admirable, greatness, remarkable, conceited, famous, excellent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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