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徴

On'yomi
チョウ・チ
CHOU / CHI
Kun'yomi
しるし
shirushi

indications · sign · omen · symptom · collect · seek · refer to · question

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#850
Radical彳step(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of go, strike, and king. Going to summon king.

Symbolism

Feature, collection, symbol. Represents summoning.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Cat relaxing

Component Breakdown

徴=
彳㞷攵

彳 + 㞷 + strike

Words & Expressions

Words written with 徴

象徴しょうちょうsymbol
特徴とくちょうtrait
徴兵ちょうへいconscription
徴税ちょうぜいtax collection
追徴ついちょうsupplementary charge
課徴金かちょうきんcharges

Proverbs & Idioms

徴なきに罰せず

しるしなきにばっせず

Do not punish without evidence

Justice requires proof before punishment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 徴 mean in Japanese?

徴 means indications, sign, omen, symptom, collect, seek, refer to, question.

How do you read 徴?

On'yomi: チョウ、チ (CHOU, CHI). Kun'yomi: しるし (shirushi).

How many strokes does 徴 have?

徴 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).

Is 徴 a good kanji for a tattoo?

徴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means indications, sign, omen, symptom, collect, seek, refer to, question. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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