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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and person. Person under the sun.
Symbolism
Heat, intense heat, tropical. Represents severity of summer.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Summer heat
Seasonal
Represents midsummer July to August. Summer greeting cards for hot season and lingering heat.
Component Breakdown
暑=
日者
sun + 者
Words & Expressions
Words written with 暑
Proverbs & Idioms
暑さ寒さも彼岸まで
あつささむさもひがんまで
Heat and cold last until the equinox
Summer heat and winter cold ease by the equinox
Other kanji with the same meaning
“sultry”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 暑 mean in Japanese?
暑 means sultry, hot, summer heat.
How do you read 暑?
On'yomi: ショ (SHO). Kun'yomi: あつ.い (atsui).
How many strokes does 暑 have?
暑 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 暑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
暑 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sultry, hot, summer heat. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.