注
pour · irrigate · shed (tears) · flow into · concentrate on · notes · comment · annotate
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and master. Pouring water mainly.
Symbolism
Attention, notice, order. Represents concentration and supply.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
water + 主
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
注意一秒怪我一生
ちゅういいちびょうけがいっしょう
One second of inattention, a lifetime of injury
A moment's carelessness can cause lifelong consequences
Anime & Manga
ご注文はうさぎですか？
Is the Order a Rabbit?
A well-known work with 注 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“notes”
“comment”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 注 mean in Japanese?
注 means pour, irrigate, shed (tears), flow into, concentrate on, notes, comment, annotate.
How do you read 注?
On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU). Kun'yomi: そそ.ぐ、さ.す、つ.ぐ (sosogu, sasu, tsugu).
How many strokes does 注 have?
注 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 注 a good kanji for a tattoo?
注 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pour, irrigate, shed (tears), flow into, concentrate on, notes, comment, annotate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.