垂
droop · suspend · hang · slouch
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of grass hanging down. Drooping.
Symbolism
Vertical, droop, sag. Represents drooping.
Component Breakdown
丿 + one
Words & Expressions
Words written with 垂
Four-Character Compounds
率先垂範
そっせんすいはん
set an example worth following; take the initiative in doing something thereby setting an example for others to follow
垂涎三尺
すいぜんさんじゃく
avid desire; drooling over (something); watering at the mouth
垂直思考
すいちょくしこう
rigid (stereotypical) thinking that adheres to preconceived notions; vertical thinking; linear thinking
永垂不朽
えいすいふきゅう
one's fame or achievements being passed down eternally
垂涎の的
すいぜんのまと
An object of desire; Something so desirable it makes one drool
Anime & Manga
火垂るの墓
Grave of the Fireflies
A well-known work with 垂 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 垂 mean in Japanese?
垂 means droop, suspend, hang, slouch.
How do you read 垂?
On'yomi: スイ (SUI). Kun'yomi: た.れる、た.らす、た.れ、-た.れ、なんなんと.す (tareru, tarasu, tare, tare, nannantosu).
How many strokes does 垂 have?
垂 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 垂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
垂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means droop, suspend, hang, slouch. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.