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偲
On'yomi
サイ・シ
SAI / SHI
Kun'yomi
しの.ぶ
shinobu
recollect · remember
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and think. Thinking of person.
Symbolism
Remember, recall, memory. Represents remembering deceased.
Component Breakdown
偲=
亻思
person + 思
Words & Expressions
Words written with 偲
Proverbs & Idioms
偲ぶ心を忘れず
しのぶこころをわすれず
Never forget the heart that remembers
Cherishing the memory of those who have passed
Other kanji with the same meaning
“remember”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 偲 mean in Japanese?
偲 means recollect, remember.
How do you read 偲?
On'yomi: サイ、シ (SAI, SHI). Kun'yomi: しの.ぶ (shinobu).
How many strokes does 偲 have?
偲 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 偲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
偲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means recollect, remember. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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