悟
enlightenment · perceive · discern · realize · understand
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and I. Knowing self with heart.
Symbolism
Resolution, enlightenment, realize. Represents deep understanding.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents highest spiritual achievement in Buddhism - liberation from worldly desires and understanding of truth.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Component Breakdown
heart + 吾
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
豁然大悟
かつぜんたいご
suddenly seeing the light; achieving full enlightenment all of a sudden
大悟徹底
たいごてってい
attain divine enlightenment; perceive absolute truth; experience spiritual awakening
翻然大悟
ほんぜんたいご
suddenly seeing the light; it suddenly dawning upon one
転迷開悟
てんめいかいご
casting away one's vices or worldly desires and achieving enlightenment
Proverbs & Idioms
悟りを開く
さとりをひらく
To attain enlightenment
To understand truth and dispel confusion
Anime & Manga
ドラゴンボールＺ 復活のフュージョン!!悟空とベジータ
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
A well-known work with 悟 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“enlightenment”
“discern”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 悟 mean in Japanese?
悟 means enlightenment, perceive, discern, realize, understand.
How do you read 悟?
On'yomi: ゴ (GO). Kun'yomi: さと.る (satoru).
How many strokes does 悟 have?
悟 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 悟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
悟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means enlightenment, perceive, discern, realize, understand. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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