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愁
On'yomi
シュウ
SHUU
Kun'yomi
うれ.える・うれ.い
ureeru / urei
distress · grieve · lament · be anxious
Details
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of autumn and heart. Heart of autumn, sorrow.
Symbolism
Melancholy, nostalgia, sadness. Represents sorrow.
Component Breakdown
愁=
秋心
秋 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 愁
哀愁あいしゅうpathos
郷愁きょうしゅうnostalgia
Proverbs & Idioms
愁眉を開く
しゅうびをひらく
To clear one's furrowed brow
To be relieved of worry and show a brighter expression
Poetry
俳句 (Haiku)
愁ひつつ岡にのぼれば花いばら
Climbing the hill in my sorrow, I find wild roses in flower.
与謝蕪村Yosa Buson
1774Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 愁 mean in Japanese?
愁 means distress, grieve, lament, be anxious.
How do you read 愁?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: うれ.える、うれ.い (ureeru, urei).
How many strokes does 愁 have?
愁 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 愁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
愁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means distress, grieve, lament, be anxious. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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