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On'yomi
ジョ
JO
Kun'yomi
つい.で・ついで
tsuide / tsuide

preface · beginning · order · precedence · occasion · chance · incidentally

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#1160
Radical广dotted cliff(3)

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Component Breakdown

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广

cliff + 予

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and beforehand. Arranging beforehand at house.

Symbolism

Order, rank, preface. Represents order.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

安寧秩序

あんねいちつじょ

peace and order; law and order; peace and order

年功序列

ねんこうじょれつ

seniority by length of service; seniority by length of service

公序良俗

こうじょりょうぞく

public order and morals; social standards; public policy; public order and morals

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 序 mean in Japanese?

序 means preface, beginning, order, precedence, occasion, chance, incidentally.

How do you read 序?

On'yomi: ジョ (JO). Kun'yomi: つい.で、ついで (tsuide, tsuide).

How many strokes does 序 have?

序 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).

Is 序 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 序 (preface, beginning, order, precedence, occasion, chance, incidentally) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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