存
exist · suppose · be aware of · believe · feel
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of talent and child. Talent existing in child.
Symbolism
Existence, survival, preservation. Represents existing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Words & Expressions
Words written with 存
Four-Character Compounds
危急存亡
ききゅうそんぼう
life-and-death matter; an emergency or crisis where survival is threatened
共存共栄
きょうそんきょうえい
co-existence and co-prosperity
適者生存
てきしゃせいぞん
survival of the fittest
生存競争
せいぞんきょうそう
struggle for existence
独立自存
どくりつじそん
independence and self-reliance
Proverbs & Idioms
存亡の危機
そんぼうのきき
A crisis of survival
A situation where existence is at stake
Anime & Manga
下ネタという概念が存在しない退屈な世界
SHIMONETA: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist
A well-known work with 存 in its Japanese title.
生徒会の一存
Student Council's Discretion
A well-known work with 存 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“suppose”
“believe”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 存 mean in Japanese?
存 means exist, suppose, be aware of, believe, feel.
How do you read 存?
On'yomi: ソン、ゾン (SON, ZON). Kun'yomi: ながら.える、あ.る、たも.つ、と.う (nagaraeru, aru, tamotsu, tou).
How many strokes does 存 have?
存 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 子 (child).
Is 存 a good kanji for a tattoo?
存 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means exist, suppose, be aware of, believe, feel. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.