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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and festival. Celebrating at home.
Symbolism
Observe, police, sense. Represents examining.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Component Breakdown
roof + 祭
Words & Expressions
Words written with 察
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
Anime & Manga
空の境界 殺人考察(前)
the Garden of sinners Chapter 2: …and nothing heart. (Murder Speculation Part A)
A well-known work with 察 in its Japanese title.
ACCA 13区監察課
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
A well-known work with 察 in its Japanese title.
ブルータル 殺人警察官の告白
Brutal
A well-known work with 察 in its Japanese title.
自称悪役令嬢な婚約者の観察記録。
An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess
A well-known work with 察 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“guess”
“surmise”
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?
察 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means guess, presume, surmise, judge, understand. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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