全
whole · entire · all · complete · fulfill
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
person + king
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enter and king. All entering king.
Symbolism
Whole, complete, all. Represents all.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
全知全能
ぜんちぜんのう
omniscience and omnipotence; omniscience and omnipotence
六法全書
ろっぽうぜんしょ
compendium of laws; statute books; complete book of the Six Codes; compendium of laws
完全無欠
かんぜんむけつ
flawless; absolute perfection; flawless
全身全霊
ぜんしんぜんれい
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best; complete devotion
完全燃焼
かんぜんねんしょう
complete combustion; perfect combustion; giving one's all; complete combustion
全力投球
ぜんりょくとうきゅう
using all of one's strength (to); giving (it) everything one has got; going full-out; using all of one's strength (to)
忠孝両全
ちゅうこうりょうぜん
being a good son and a loyal subject; possessing loyalty and filial piety; being a good son and a loyal subject
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 全 mean in Japanese?
全 means whole, entire, all, complete, fulfill.
How do you read 全?
On'yomi: ゼン (ZEN). Kun'yomi: まった.く、すべ.て (mattaku, subete).
How many strokes does 全 have?
全 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 入 (enter).
Is 全 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 全 (whole, entire, all, complete, fulfill) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
Explore by meaning:kanji for whole · kanji for all · kanji for complete