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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Inserting with hand.
Symbolism
Insert, illustration, insert. Represents inserting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a sword
Words & Expressions
Words written with 挿
挿入そうにゅうinfix
挿話そうわaside
Other kanji with the same meaning
“insert”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 挿 mean in Japanese?
挿 means insert, put in, graft, wear (sword).
How do you read 挿?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: さ.す、はさ.む (sasu, hasamu).
How many strokes does 挿 have?
挿 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 挿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
挿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means insert, put in, graft, wear (sword). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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