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Component Breakdown
察=
宀祭
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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