姿
figure · form · shape
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
次 + woman
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of next and woman. Woman's next form.
Symbolism
Posture, appearance, figure. Represents form.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
千姿万態
せんしばんたい
endless variety; endless variety
容姿端麗
ようしたんれい
attractive face and figure; attractive face and figure
英姿颯爽
えいしさっそう
cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure; cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure
Proverbs & Idioms
姿勢は心を映す
しせいはこころをうつす
Posture reflects the mind
How you carry yourself shows your inner state
Poetry
天つ風 雲のかよひ路 吹きとぢよ をとめの姿 しばしとどめむ
Poem #12 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 姿 mean in Japanese?
姿 means figure, form, shape.
How do you read 姿?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: すがた (sugata).
How many strokes does 姿 have?
姿 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 姿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 姿 (figure, form, shape) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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