昨
yesterday · previous
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
sun + 乍
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and suddenly. Day passed.
Symbolism
Yesterday, last year, last night. Represents past.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Start of the day
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
昨非今是
さくひこんぜ
complete reversal of values or ways of thinking; complete reversal of values or ways of thinking
今是昨非
こんぜさくひ
complete reversal of values or ways of thinking (over time); What appeared wrong in the past now appears right; realizing and regretting the past errors of one's ways; complete reversal of values or ways of thinking (over time)
Proverbs & Idioms
昨日の敵は今日の友
きのうのてきはきょうのとも
Yesterday's enemy is today's friend
Former foes can become allies
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 昨 mean in Japanese?
昨 means yesterday, previous.
How do you read 昨?
On'yomi: サク (SAKU).
How many strokes does 昨 have?
昨 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 昨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 昨 (yesterday, previous) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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