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収
On'yomi
シュウ
SHUU
Kun'yomi
おさ.める・おさ.まる
osameru / osamaru
income · obtain · reap · pay · supply · store
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of twist and again. Gathering and taking.
Symbolism
Harvest, collection, income. Represents gathering.
Component Breakdown
収=
丩又
丩 + 又
Words & Expressions
Words written with 収
Four-Character Compounds
人心収攬
じんしんしゅうらん
winning the hearts of the people; capturing public sentiment
Proverbs & Idioms
収穫のない一日はない
しゅうかくのないいちにちはない
No day is without a harvest
Every day brings some gain
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 収 mean in Japanese?
収 means income, obtain, reap, pay, supply, store.
How do you read 収?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: おさ.める、おさ.まる (osameru, osamaru).
How many strokes does 収 have?
収 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 又 (again).
Is 収 a good kanji for a tattoo?
収 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means income, obtain, reap, pay, supply, store. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.