慰
consolation · amusement · seduce · cheer · make sport of · comfort · console
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of officer and heart. Consoling the heart.
Symbolism
Comfort, solace, healing. Represents peace and rest of heart.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Words of comfort
Component Breakdown
尉 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 慰
Proverbs & Idioms
慰めの言葉より一杯の飯
なぐさめのことばよりいっぱいのめし
A bowl of rice is better than words of comfort
Practical help is better than empty words
Anime & Manga
モブサイコ100 第一回霊とか相談所慰安旅行~ココロ満たす癒やしの旅~
Mob Psycho 100 II: The First Spirits and Such Company Trip ~A Journey that Mends the Heart and Heals the Soul~
A well-known work with 慰 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“make sport of”
“comfort”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 慰 mean in Japanese?
慰 means consolation, amusement, seduce, cheer, make sport of, comfort, console.
How do you read 慰?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: なぐさ.める、なぐさ.む (nagusameru, nagusamu).
How many strokes does 慰 have?
慰 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 慰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
慰 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means consolation, amusement, seduce, cheer, make sport of, comfort, console. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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