列
file · row · rank · tier · column
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'bone' (歹) with 'blade' (刂), from cutting and arranging bones. Represents lining up.
Symbolism
Symbolizes rows, order, and neat arrangement. Represents orderly lining up and ranking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Overcoming sorrow
Component Breakdown
歹 + sword
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
年功序列
ねんこうじょれつ
seniority by length of service
Anime & Manga
鬼滅の刃 無限列車編
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
A well-known work with 列 in its Japanese title.
『食戟のソーマ 餐ノ皿』 遠月列車篇
Food Wars! The Third Plate: Totsuki Train Arc
A well-known work with 列 in its Japanese title.
ロード・エルメロイⅡ世の事件簿 {魔眼蒐集列車} Grace note
Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note
A well-known work with 列 in its Japanese title.
薔薇王の葬列
Requiem of the Rose King
A well-known work with 列 in its Japanese title.
爆音列島
Bakuon Rettou
A well-known work with 列 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
春道列樹
Name contains 列
Harumichi no Tsuraki was a poet who lived in the mid-Heian period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 列 mean in Japanese?
列 means file, row, rank, tier, column.
How do you read 列?
On'yomi: レツ、レ (RETSU, RE).
How many strokes does 列 have?
列 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 列 a good kanji for a tattoo?
列 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means file, row, rank, tier, column. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.