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摂
On'yomi
セツ・ショウ
SETSU / SHOU
Kun'yomi
おさ.める・かね.る・と.る
osameru / kaneru / toru
vicarious · surrogate · act in addition to · take in · absorb
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and whisper. Taking with hand.
Symbolism
Intake, providence, regent. Represents taking in.
Component Breakdown
摂=
扌耳丷八
hand + ear + 丷 + 八
Words & Expressions
Words written with 摂
摂取せっしゅintake
Four-Character Compounds
摂生する
せっせいする
To take care of one's health; To live carefully for good health
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 摂 mean in Japanese?
摂 means vicarious, surrogate, act in addition to, take in, absorb.
How do you read 摂?
On'yomi: セツ、ショウ (SETSU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: おさ.める、かね.る、と.る (osameru, kaneru, toru).
How many strokes does 摂 have?
摂 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 摂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
摂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vicarious, surrogate, act in addition to, take in, absorb. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.