創
genesis · wound · injury · hurt · start · originate
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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
Component Breakdown
倉 + sword
Words & Expressions
Words written with 創
Four-Character Compounds
天地創造
てんちそうぞう
creation (of the universe); the Creation
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
創意工夫
そういくふう
ingenuity; inventiveness; creative originality
創業守成
そうぎょうしゅせい
starting an enterprise and (or) carrying it to final success
Anime & Manga
ダンジョン島で宿屋をやろう！ 創造魔法を貰った俺の細腕繁盛記
Let’s Run an Inn on Dungeon Island! (In a World Ruled by Women)
A well-known work with 創 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
創 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means genesis, wound, injury, hurt, start, originate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.