慰
consolation · amusement · seduce · cheer · make sport of · comfort · console
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
尉 + heart
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
Words & Expressions
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
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?
Yes. 慰 (consolation, amusement, seduce, cheer, make sport of, comfort, console) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
Explore by meaning:kanji for seduce · kanji for make sport of · kanji for comfort