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塩
On'yomi
エン
EN
Kun'yomi
しお
shio
salt
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and supervise. Crystal obtained from earth.
Symbolism
Saltiness, purification, preservation. Represents essential for food and cleansing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sprinkling salt
Words & Expressions
Words written with 塩
Proverbs & Idioms
敵に塩を送る
てきにしおをおくる
Sending salt to the enemy
Helping one's adversary
Anime & Manga
塩対応の佐藤さんが俺にだけ甘い＠comic
The Salty Koharu Has a Soft Spot for Me
A well-known work with 塩 in its Japanese title.
ゴマ塩とぷりん
Black Sesame Salt and Custard Pudding
A well-known work with 塩 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 塩 mean in Japanese?
塩 means salt.
How do you read 塩?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: しお (shio).
How many strokes does 塩 have?
塩 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 塩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
塩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means salt. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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