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充

On'yomi
ジュウ
JUU
Kun'yomi
あ.てる・み.たす
ateru / mitasu

allot · fill

Details

Strokes6
Frequency#949
Radical儿legs(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes6

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of lid, legs, and earth. Earth filling up.

Symbolism

Fulfillment, supplement, charge. Represents filling.

Words & Expressions

Words written with 充

充填じゅうてんplugging
充実じゅうじつfullness
充電じゅうでんcharging
拡充かくじゅうexpansion
補充ほじゅうrefilling
充当じゅうとうallocation

Four-Character Compounds

汗牛充棟

かんぎゅうじゅうとう

(having, there being) a great number of books

Proverbs & Idioms

充実した日々を送る

じゅうじつしたひびをおくる

To spend fulfilling days

To live a satisfying and meaningful life

Anime & Manga

ネト充のススメ

Recovery of an MMO Junkie

Anime

A well-known work with 充 in its Japanese title.

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 充 mean in Japanese?

充 means allot, fill.

How do you read 充?

On'yomi: ジュウ (JUU). Kun'yomi: あ.てる、み.たす (ateru, mitasu).

How many strokes does 充 have?

充 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 儿 (legs).

Is 充 a good kanji for a tattoo?

充 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means allot, fill. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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