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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go, strike, and table. Going small.
Symbolism
Smile, subtle, minute. Represents slight.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Words & Expressions
Words written with 微
Four-Character Compounds
拈華微笑
ねんげみしょう
heart-to-heart communication; thought transference; holding a flower and subtly smiling
Proverbs & Idioms
微塵も疑わない
みじんもうたがわない
Not doubt in the slightest
Have complete faith without any suspicion
Other kanji with the same meaning
“delicate”
“minuteness”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 微 mean in Japanese?
微 means delicate, minuteness, insignificance.
How do you read 微?
On'yomi: ビ (BI). Kun'yomi: かす.か (kasuka).
How many strokes does 微 have?
微 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).
Is 微 a good kanji for a tattoo?
微 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means delicate, minuteness, insignificance. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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