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偲

On'yomi
サイ・シ
SAI / SHI
Kun'yomi
しの.ぶ
shinobu

recollect · remember

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#2350
Radical人person(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

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

偲ぶしのぶremember

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

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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