履
perform · complete · footgear · shoes · boots · put on (the feet)
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
corpse + 復
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'body' (尸) with 'repeat' (復), meaning walking by moving feet. Extended to mean footwear and career history.
Symbolism
Symbolizes walking, career, and execution. Represents the footprints of one's life journey and fulfilling promises.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
冠履転倒
かんりてんとう
disorder; chaos; inversion; disorder
Proverbs & Idioms
瓜田に履を納れず
かでんにくつをいれず
Don't put on shoes in a melon field
Avoid suspicious behavior
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 履 mean in Japanese?
履 means perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet).
How do you read 履?
On'yomi: リ (RI). Kun'yomi: は.く (haku).
How many strokes does 履 have?
履 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 尸 (corpse).
Is 履 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 履 (perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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