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惟

On'yomi
イ・ユイ
I / YUI
Kun'yomi
おも.んみる・これ・おも.うに
omonmiru / kore / omouni

consider · reflect · think

Details

Strokes11
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Radical心heart(4)

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Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of heart and bird. Thinking with heart.

Symbolism

Thought, reflection, only. Represents deep contemplation.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Way of the divine

Component Breakdown

惟=
忄隹

heart + 隹

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

惟神の道

かんながらのみち

The way of the gods; The fundamental path of Shinto

Related Figures & Stories

惟康親王

Koreyasu-shinnō1264–1326

Name contains 惟

Prince Koreyasu , also known as Minamoto no Koreyasu , was the seventh shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate of medieval Japan.

Wikipedia

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 惟 mean in Japanese?

惟 means consider, reflect, think.

How do you read 惟?

On'yomi: イ、ユイ (I, YUI). Kun'yomi: おも.んみる、これ、おも.うに (omonmiru, kore, omouni).

How many strokes does 惟 have?

惟 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).

Is 惟 a good kanji for a tattoo?

惟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means consider, reflect, think. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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