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On'yomi
シャ
SHA
Kun'yomi
す.てる
suteru

discard · throw away · abandon · resign · reject · sacrifice

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1266
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

hand + 舍

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and building. Taking out from building by hand.

Symbolism

Discard, abandon, declutter. Represents letting go.

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

取捨選択

しゅしゃせんたく

selection; making a choice; sifting; selection

Proverbs & Idioms

捨てる神あれば拾う神あり

すてるかみあればひろうかみあり

If there is a god who abandons, there is one who picks up

When one door closes, another opens

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 捨 mean in Japanese?

捨 means discard, throw away, abandon, resign, reject, sacrifice.

How do you read 捨?

On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: す.てる (suteru).

How many strokes does 捨 have?

捨 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 捨 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 捨 (discard, throw away, abandon, resign, reject, sacrifice) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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