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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and ten. Sufficient water.
Symbolism
Soup, miso soup, juice. Represents liquid.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
汁=
氵十
water + 十
Words & Expressions
Words written with 汁
果汁かじゅうfruit juice
味噌汁みそしるmiso soup
Four-Character Compounds
一汁一菜
いちじゅういっさい
one-plate meal; simple meal; austerity diet
Proverbs & Idioms
味噌汁の冷めない距離
みそしるのさめないきょり
A distance where miso soup won't cool
Living close enough to easily visit each other
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 汁 mean in Japanese?
汁 means soup, juice, broth, sap, gravy, pus.
How do you read 汁?
On'yomi: ジュウ (JUU). Kun'yomi: しる、-しる、つゆ (shiru, shiru, tsuyu).
How many strokes does 汁 have?
汁 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 汁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
汁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means soup, juice, broth, sap, gravy, pus. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.