周
circumference · circuit · lap
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of enclosing around rice field. Surrounding.
Symbolism
Surroundings, cycle, one round. Represents around.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 周
Four-Character Compounds
周章狼狽
しゅうしょうろうばい
consternation; falling into a panic; fluster
周知徹底
しゅうちてってい
making (something) known to everyone; publicizing as widely as possible; dissemination
用意周到
よういしゅうとう
very careful; thoroughly prepared
Proverbs & Idioms
周到な準備
しゅうとうなじゅんび
Thorough preparation
Meticulous planning
Anime & Manga
追放されるたびにスキルを手に入れた俺が、100の異世界で2周目無双
Tsuihou Sareru Tabi ni Skill wo te ni Ireta Ore ga, 100 no Isekai de 2-shuume Musou
A well-known work with 周 in its Japanese title.
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Viscount Aoki Shūzō was a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as foreign minister during the Meiji era.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“circumference”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 周 mean in Japanese?
周 means circumference, circuit, lap.
How do you read 周?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: まわ.り (mawari).
How many strokes does 周 have?
周 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 周 a good kanji for a tattoo?
周 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means circumference, circuit, lap. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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