成
turn into · become · get · grow · elapse · reach
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetics. Accomplishing.
Symbolism
Success, completion, achievement. Represents accomplishing.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 成
Four-Character Compounds
一気呵成
いっきかせい
finishing writing, work, etc. at a stroke (stretch); knocking something off without a break
既成事実
きせいじじつ
established fact; fait accompli
大器晩成
たいきばんせい
great talents mature late
大願成就
たいがんじょうじゅ
realization of a great ambition; realisation of a great ambition
安定成長
あんていせいちょう
stable growth
即身成仏
そくしんじょうぶつ
attainment of Buddhahood during life
既成概念
きせいがいねん
stereotype; preconceived idea; preconceived notion
心願成就
しんがんじょうじゅ
earnest prayers being answered; realization of one's earnest wishes
創業守成
そうぎょうしゅせい
starting an enterprise and (or) carrying it to final success
門前成市
もんぜんせいし
having a constant stream of visitors; being thronged with callers
悉皆成仏
しっかいじょうぶつ
all things have the Buddha nature
打成一片
たじょういっぺん
intensive zazen meditation on a subject; knocking all into one
老成円熟
ろうせいえんじゅく
experience that comes with age
Anime & Manga
盾の勇者の成り上がり
The Rising of the Shield Hero
A well-known work with 成 in its Japanese title.
転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
A well-known work with 成 in its Japanese title.
男女の友情は成立する？（いや、 しないっ!!）
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?
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魔法少女育成計画
Magical Girl Raising Project
A well-known work with 成 in its Japanese title.
百炼成神
Principles of Heavens: Zen’s Cultivation of Immortality
A well-known work with 成 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
後陽成天皇
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Emperor Go-Yōzei was the 107th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Wikipedia服部正成
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Hattori Hanzō or Second Hanzō, nicknamed Oni no Hanzō , was a samurai of the Sengoku era.
Wikipedia石田三成
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Ishida Mitsunari mʲi.tsɯꜜ.na.ɾʲi], 1559 – November 6, 1600) was a Japanese samurai and military commander of the late Sengoku period of Japan.
Wikipedia楠木正成
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Kusunoki Masashige , or Dai Nankô , was a Japanese military commander and samurai of the Kamakura period remembered as the ideal loyal samurai.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 成 mean in Japanese?
成 means turn into, become, get, grow, elapse, reach.
How do you read 成?
On'yomi: セイ、ジョウ (SEI, JOU). Kun'yomi: な.る、な.す、-な.す (naru, nasu, nasu).
How many strokes does 成 have?
成 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 戈 (halberd).
Is 成 a good kanji for a tattoo?
成 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means turn into, become, get, grow, elapse, reach. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.