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写
On'yomi
シャ・ジャ
SHA / JA
Kun'yomi
うつ.す・うつ.る・うつ-・うつ.し
utsusu / utsuru / utsu / utsushi
copy · be photographed · describe
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Strokes5
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and give. Copying a form.
Symbolism
Photograph, sketch, copy. Represents visual recording.
Component Breakdown
写=
冖与
cover + 与
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
写真は真を写す
しゃしんはしんをうつす
Photographs capture truth
Pictures reveal reality
Related Figures & Stories
東洲斎写楽
Name contains 写
Tōshūsai Sharaku was a Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, known for his portraits of kabuki actors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 写 mean in Japanese?
写 means copy, be photographed, describe.
How do you read 写?
On'yomi: シャ、ジャ (SHA, JA). Kun'yomi: うつ.す、うつ.る、うつ-、うつ.し (utsusu, utsuru, utsu, utsushi).
How many strokes does 写 have?
写 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 冖 (cover).
Is 写 a good kanji for a tattoo?
写 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means copy, be photographed, describe. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.