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On'yomi
セイ
SEI
Kun'yomi
ととの.える・ととの.う
totonoeru / totonou

organize · arranging · tune · tone · meter · key (music)

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#478
Radicalstrike(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

=

敕 + 正

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of command and correct. Arranging correctly.

Symbolism

Organization, maintenance, adjustment. Represents arranging.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

理路整然

りろせいぜん

logical; cogent; well-reasoned; logical

整理整頓

せいりせいとん

keeping things tidy and in order; keeping things tidy and in order

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 整 mean in Japanese?

整 means organize, arranging, tune, tone, meter, key (music).

How do you read 整?

On'yomi: セイ (SEI). Kun'yomi: ととの.える、ととの.う (totonoeru, totonou).

How many strokes does 整 have?

整 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).

Is 整 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 整 (organize, arranging, tune, tone, meter, key (music)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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