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曙
On'yomi
ショ
SHO
Kun'yomi
あけぼの
akebono
dawn · daybreak
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and sign. Sun signing dawn.
Symbolism
Dawn light, daybreak, hope. Represents dawn.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Start of the day
Component Breakdown
曙=
日署
sun + 署
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
曙光を拝む
しょこうをおがむ
To greet the dawn light
To see the first glimmer of hope
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 曙 mean in Japanese?
曙 means dawn, daybreak.
How do you read 曙?
On'yomi: ショ (SHO). Kun'yomi: あけぼの (akebono).
How many strokes does 曙 have?
曙 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 曙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
曙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dawn, daybreak. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.