未
un- · not yet · hitherto · still · even now · sign of the ram · 1-3PM · eighth sign of Chinese zodiac
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of tree branches not extended. Not yet.
Symbolism
Future, undecided, not yet. Represents not yet.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Living in the present
Words & Expressions
Words written with 未
Four-Character Compounds
前代未聞
ぜんだいみもん
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled)
人跡未到
じんせきみとう
unexplored
前人未到
ぜんじんみとう
untrodden (region, field of study, etc.); unprecedented (discovery, achievement, etc.)
未来永劫
みらいえいごう
forevermore; for eternity
未練未酌
みれんみしゃく
regret and sympathy; having lingering attachment and sympathy toward someone
Anime & Manga
未来日記
The Future Diary
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夫婦以上、恋人未満。
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers.
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未確認で進行形
Engaged to the Unidentified
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ダンガンロンパ３ –The End of 希望ヶ峰学園– 未来編
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School - Future Arc
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未来日記リダイヤル
The Future Diary: Redial
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Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 未 mean in Japanese?
未 means un-, not yet, hitherto, still, even now, sign of the ram, 1-3PM, eighth sign of Chinese zodiac.
How do you read 未?
On'yomi: ミ、ビ (MI, BI). Kun'yomi: いま.だ、ま.だ、ひつじ (imada, mada, hitsuji).
How many strokes does 未 have?
未 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 未 a good kanji for a tattoo?
未 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means un-, not yet, hitherto, still, even now, sign of the ram, 1-3PM, eighth sign of Chinese zodiac. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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