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On'yomi
サツ
SATSU

guess · presume · surmise · judge · understand

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#477
Radicalroof(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

=

roof + 祭

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and festival. Celebrating at home.

Symbolism

Observe, police, sense. Represents examining.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Standing up

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

察するに余りあり

さっするにあまりあり

Beyond what one can fathom

Too profound to fully understand

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 察 mean in Japanese?

察 means guess, presume, surmise, judge, understand.

How do you read 察?

On'yomi: サツ (SATSU).

How many strokes does 察 have?

察 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).

Is 察 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 察 (guess, presume, surmise, judge, understand) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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