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惣
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
すべ.て
subete
all
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and phonetic. Summing heart.
Symbolism
Side dish, all, whole. Represents all.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Component Breakdown
惣=
物心
物 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 惣
惣菜そうざいside dish
Related Figures & Stories
武田惣角
Name contains 惣
Takeda Sōkaku was known as the founder of a school of jujutsu known as Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 惣 mean in Japanese?
惣 means all.
How do you read 惣?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: すべ.て (subete).
How many strokes does 惣 have?
惣 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 惣 a good kanji for a tattoo?
惣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means all. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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