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徐
On'yomi
ジョ
JO
Kun'yomi
おもむ.ろに
omomuroni
gradually · slowly · deliberately · gently
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
徐=
彳余
彳 + 余
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and surplus. Going with leisure.
Symbolism
Slow down, gradually, slowly. Represents slowness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
徐行運転
じょこううんてん
To drive slowly; To proceed slowly and carefully
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 徐 mean in Japanese?
徐 means gradually, slowly, deliberately, gently.
How do you read 徐?
On'yomi: ジョ (JO). Kun'yomi: おもむ.ろに (omomuroni).
How many strokes does 徐 have?
徐 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).
Is 徐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 徐 (gradually, slowly, deliberately, gently) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.