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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of body, show, and measure. One who governs military.
Symbolism
Military officer, console, rank. Represents military position.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Military officer rank
Words & Expressions
Words written with 尉
少尉しょういensign
大尉たいいlieutenant
中尉ちゅういfirst lieutenant
Proverbs & Idioms
尉官の務め
いかんのつとめ
The duty of a junior officer
Responsibilities of military middle management
Related Figures & Stories
尉遅敬徳
Name contains 尉
Yuchi Gong or Yuchi Rong , courtesy name Jingde , also known by his posthumous name Duke Zhongwu of E, was a Chinese military general who lived in…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 尉 mean in Japanese?
尉 means military officer, jailer, old man, rank.
How do you read 尉?
On'yomi: イ、ジョウ (I, JOU).
How many strokes does 尉 have?
尉 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 寸 (inch).
Is 尉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
尉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means military officer, jailer, old man, rank. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.