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徐
On'yomi
ジョ
JO
Kun'yomi
おもむ.ろに
omomuroni
gradually · slowly · deliberately · gently
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Stroke Order
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Strokes10
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
Component Breakdown
徐=
彳余
彳 + 余
Words & Expressions
Words written with 徐
徐行じょこうgoing slowly
徐々にじょじょにstep by step
Four-Character Compounds
徐行運転
じょこううんてん
To drive slowly; To proceed slowly and carefully
Related Figures & Stories
徐錫麟
Name contains 徐
Xu Xilin was a Chinese revolutionary born in Dongpu, Shanyin, Shaoxing, Zhejiang during the Qing dynasty.
WikipediaFrequently 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?
徐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means gradually, slowly, deliberately, gently. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.