斎
purification · Buddhist food · room · worship · avoid · alike
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
齐 + spirit
Cultural Context
Etymology
Variation of equal. Purifying heart.
Symbolism
Study room, funeral hall, abstinence. Represents purification.
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
斎戒沐浴
さいかいもくよく
purification; washing; purification
精進潔斎
しょうじんけっさい
purifying oneself (religiously) by abstaining from eating meat; purifying oneself (religiously) by abstaining from eating meat
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 斎 mean in Japanese?
斎 means purification, Buddhist food, room, worship, avoid, alike.
How do you read 斎?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: とき、つつし.む、ものいみ、い.む、いわ.う、いつ.く (toki, tsutsushimu, monoimi, imu, iwau, itsuku).
How many strokes does 斎 have?
斎 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 文 (literature).
Is 斎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 斎 (purification, Buddhist food, room, worship, avoid, alike) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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