提
propose · take along · carry in hand
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and this. Holding with hand.
Symbolism
Proposal, submission, cooperation. Represents presenting.
Component Breakdown
hand + 是
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
発菩提心
ほつぼだいしん
deciding to embrace Buddhism; deciding to seek enlightenment; seeking to have religious awakening
Proverbs & Idioms
提灯に釣り鐘
ちょうちんにつりがね
A paper lantern and a temple bell
A mismatched or unbalanced pairing
Related Figures & Stories
菩提僊那
Name contains 提
Bodhisena or Bodaisenna was a Buddhist scholar and monk from India known for traveling to Japan and China and establishing the Kegon school, the…
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“take along”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 提 mean in Japanese?
提 means propose, take along, carry in hand.
How do you read 提?
On'yomi: テイ、チョウ、ダイ (TEI, CHOU, DAI). Kun'yomi: さ.げる (sageru).
How many strokes does 提 have?
提 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 提 a good kanji for a tattoo?
提 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means propose, take along, carry in hand. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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