操
maneuver · manipulate · operate · steer · chastity · virginity · fidelity
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Operating with hand.
Symbolism
Operation, control, manipulate. Represents operating.
Component Breakdown
hand + 喿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 操
Four-Character Compounds
志操堅固
しそうけんご
being faithful to one's principles; being of firm purpose and deep commitment; constancy
操を守る
みさおをまもる
To preserve one's virtue; To maintain one's integrity
Anime & Manga
貞操逆転世界
Teisou Gyakuten Sekai
A well-known work with 操 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
曹操
Name contains 操
Cao Cao , courtesy name Mengde, was a Chinese statesman, warlord, and poet who rose to power during the end of the Han dynasty , ultimately taking…
Wikipedia川上操六
Name contains 操
Viscount Kawakami Sōroku , was a general and one of the chief military strategists in the Imperial Japanese Army during the Donghak Peasant…
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“manipulate”
“chastity”
“fidelity”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 操 mean in Japanese?
操 means maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity.
How do you read 操?
On'yomi: ソウ、サン (SOU, SAN). Kun'yomi: みさお、あやつ.る (misao, ayatsuru).
How many strokes does 操 have?
操 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 操 a good kanji for a tattoo?
操 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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