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Component Breakdown
暑=
日者
sun + 者
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.
Words & Expressions
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
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?
Yes. 暑 (sultry, hot, summer heat) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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