創
genesis · wound · injury · hurt · start · originate
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
倉 + sword
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of warehouse and sword. Creating warehouse with sword.
Symbolism
Creation, founding, creative. Represents creating.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Looking up at the starry sky
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
天地創造
てんちそうぞう
creation (of the universe); the Creation; creation (of the universe)
満身創痍
まんしんそうい
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; having wounds all over one's body
創意工夫
そういくふう
ingenuity; inventiveness; creative originality; ingenuity
創業守成
そうぎょうしゅせい
starting an enterprise and (or) carrying it to final success; starting an enterprise and (or) carrying it to final success
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 創 mean in Japanese?
創 means genesis, wound, injury, hurt, start, originate.
How do you read 創?
On'yomi: ソウ、ショウ (SOU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: つく.る、はじ.める、きず、けず.しける (tsukuru, hajimeru, kizu, kezushikeru).
How many strokes does 創 have?
創 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 創 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 創 (genesis, wound, injury, hurt, start, originate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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