棄
abandon · throw away · discard · resign · reject · sacrifice
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cover, world, and tree. Separating tree from world.
Symbolism
Abandon, discard, throw away. Represents letting go.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Words written with 棄
Four-Character Compounds
自暴自棄
じぼうじき
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
Proverbs & Idioms
棄てる神あれば拾う神あり
すてるかみあればひろうかみあり
When one god abandons, another picks up
If one door closes, another opens
Anime & Manga
婚約破棄された令嬢を拾った俺が、イケナイことを教え込む
I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness
A well-known work with 棄 in its Japanese title.
完璧すぎて可愛げがないと婚約破棄された聖女は隣国に売られる
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom
A well-known work with 棄 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“throw away”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 棄 mean in Japanese?
棄 means abandon, throw away, discard, resign, reject, sacrifice.
How do you read 棄?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: す.てる (suteru).
How many strokes does 棄 have?
棄 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 棄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
棄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means abandon, throw away, discard, resign, reject, sacrifice. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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