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Description
Perform - to play music, and to lay something before a ruler. Both mean offering it up.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetics. Playing music.
Symbolism
Performance, accompaniment, play. Represents playing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying play
Words & Expressions
Words written with 奏
Four-Character Compounds
奏功する
そうこうする
To be effective; To produce the desired result
Anime & Manga
アークナイツ 黎明前奏
Arknights: PRELUDE TO DAWN
A well-known work with 奏 in its Japanese title.
夜桜四重奏 ～ヨザクラカルテット～
Yozakura Quartet
A well-known work with 奏 in its Japanese title.
戦奏教室
The Bugle Call: Song of War
A well-known work with 奏 in its Japanese title.
Marieの奏でる音楽
The Music of Marie
A well-known work with 奏 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 奏 mean in Japanese?
奏 means play music, speak to a ruler, complete. Perform - to play music, and to lay something before a ruler. Both mean offering it up.
How do you read 奏?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: かな.でる (kanaderu).
How many strokes does 奏 have?
奏 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 奏 a good kanji for a tattoo?
奏 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means play music, speak to a ruler, complete. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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