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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fortune and round. Grasping with hand.
Symbolism
Execution, attachment, persistence. Represents grasping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
幸 + 丸
Words & Expressions
Words written with 執
Four-Character Compounds
執行猶予
しっこうゆうよ
stay of execution; suspended sentence
Proverbs & Idioms
執念を燃やす
しゅうねんをもやす
To burn with determination
Pursuing something with fierce resolve
Anime & Manga
黒執事
Black Butler
A well-known work with 執 in its Japanese title.
黒執事II
Black Butler II
A well-known work with 執 in its Japanese title.
悪役令嬢の執事様 破滅フラグは俺が潰させていただきます
The Villainess' Butler: Death Flag Destroyer at Your Service
A well-known work with 執 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“grasp”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 執 mean in Japanese?
執 means tenacious, take hold, grasp, take to heart.
How do you read 執?
On'yomi: シツ、シュウ (SHITSU, SHUU). Kun'yomi: と.る (toru).
How many strokes does 執 have?
執 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 執 a good kanji for a tattoo?
執 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tenacious, take hold, grasp, take to heart. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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