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恕
On'yomi
ジョ・ショ
JO / SHO
Kun'yomi
ゆる.す
yurusu
excuse · tolerate · forgive
Details
Strokes10
Radical心heart(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
恕=
如心
如 + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of like and heart. Heart becoming like.
Symbolism
Forgiveness, pardon, generous. Represents forgiving.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
恕を以て人を待つ
じょをもってひとをまつ
To treat others with compassion
To interact with people using empathy
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 恕 mean in Japanese?
恕 means excuse, tolerate, forgive.
How do you read 恕?
On'yomi: ジョ、ショ (JO, SHO). Kun'yomi: ゆる.す (yurusu).
How many strokes does 恕 have?
恕 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 恕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 恕 (excuse, tolerate, forgive) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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