数
number · strength · fate · law · figures
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and strike. Counting with strike.
Symbolism
Number, mathematics, quantity. Represents number.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Upholding the law
Component Breakdown
娄 + strike
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
権謀術数
けんぼうじゅっすう
trickery; wiles; finesse
少数精鋭
しょうすうせいえい
elect (select) few
数の論理
かずのろんり
The logic of numbers; Decision-making by majority rule
Related Figures & Stories
石川数正
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 数 mean in Japanese?
数 means number, strength, fate, law, figures.
How do you read 数?
On'yomi: スウ、ス、サク、ソク、シュ (SUU, SU, SAKU, SOKU, SHU). Kun'yomi: かず、かぞ.える、しばしば、せ.める、わずらわ.しい (kazu, kazoeru, shibashiba, semeru, wazurawashii).
How many strokes does 数 have?
数 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).
Is 数 a good kanji for a tattoo?
数 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means number, strength, fate, law, figures. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.