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叙

On'yomi
ジョ
JO
Kun'yomi
つい.ず・ついで
tsuizu / tsuide

confer · relate · narrate · describe

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1954
Radical又again(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of surplus and again. Stating surplus again.

Symbolism

Narration, epic, order. Represents narrating.

Component Breakdown

叙=
余又

余 + 又

Words & Expressions

Words written with 叙

叙述じょじゅつaccount
叙情じょじょうlyricism
叙勲じょくんconferring of decorations
叙利亜シリアsyria
叙事詩じょじしepic poetry

Four-Character Compounds

叙位叙勲

じょいじょくん

conferment of Court ranks and decorations

Proverbs & Idioms

叙情的な表現

じょじょうてきなひょうげん

Lyrical expression

Expressing emotions and feelings richly

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 叙 mean in Japanese?

叙 means confer, relate, narrate, describe.

How do you read 叙?

On'yomi: ジョ (JO). Kun'yomi: つい.ず、ついで (tsuizu, tsuide).

How many strokes does 叙 have?

叙 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 又 (again).

Is 叙 a good kanji for a tattoo?

叙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means confer, relate, narrate, describe. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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