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Cultural Context
Etymology
Enclosure with drawing inside. Plan, diagram.
Symbolism
Drawing, intention, map. Represents visual planning.
Component Breakdown
enclosure + ⺀ + 乂
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
図に当たる
ずにあたる
To hit the mark
To go as expected
Anime & Manga
劇場版 トリニティセブン -悠久図書館と錬金術少女-
Trinity Seven: Eternal Library & Alchemic Girl
A well-known work with 図 in its Japanese title.
劇場版トリニティセブン -天空図書館と真紅の魔王
Trinity Seven: Heavens Library & Crimson Lord
A well-known work with 図 in its Japanese title.
図書館の大魔術師
Magus of the Library
A well-known work with 図 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 図 mean in Japanese?
図 means map, drawing, plan, extraordinary, audacious.
How do you read 図?
On'yomi: ズ、ト (ZU, TO). Kun'yomi: え、はか.る (e, hakaru).
How many strokes does 図 have?
図 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 囗 (enclosure).
Is 図 a good kanji for a tattoo?
図 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means map, drawing, plan, extraordinary, audacious. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.