序
preface · beginning · order · precedence · occasion · chance · incidentally
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and beforehand. Arranging beforehand at house.
Symbolism
Order, rank, preface. Represents order.
Component Breakdown
cliff + 予
Words & Expressions
Words written with 序
Four-Character Compounds
安寧秩序
あんねいちつじょ
peace and order; law and order
年功序列
ねんこうじょれつ
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
Anime & Manga
ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:序
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
A well-known work with 序 in its Japanese title.
たとえばラストダンジョン前の村の少年が序盤の街で暮らすような物語
Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies moved to a starter town?
A well-known work with 序 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
序 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means preface, beginning, order, precedence, occasion, chance, incidentally. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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