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On'yomi
スウ
SUU
Kun'yomi
あが.める
agameru

adore · respect · revere · worship

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1970
Radicalmountain(3)

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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mountain + 宗

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mountain and ancestor. Ancestral mountain.

Symbolism

Worship, sublime, respect. Represents revering.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

偶像崇拝

ぐうぞうすうはい

idolatry; idol worship; idolatry

祖先崇拝

そせんすうはい

ancestor worship; ancestor worship

Proverbs & Idioms

崇高な理想

すうこうなりそう

A lofty ideal

A noble and elevated goal

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 崇 mean in Japanese?

崇 means adore, respect, revere, worship.

How do you read 崇?

On'yomi: スウ (SUU). Kun'yomi: あが.める (agameru).

How many strokes does 崇 have?

崇 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).

Is 崇 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 崇 (adore, respect, revere, worship) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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