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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and uncle. Pure like water.
Symbolism
Lady, chaste, elegance. Represents refinement.
Component Breakdown
淑=
氵叔
water + 叔
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
紳士淑女
しんししゅくじょ
ladies and gentlemen
Proverbs & Idioms
淑女は三度惚れる
しゅくじょはさんどほれる
A lady falls in love three times
A refined woman chooses her partner carefully
Anime & Manga
ロックは淑女の嗜みでして
Rock is a Lady’s Modesty
A well-known work with 淑 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 淑 mean in Japanese?
淑 means graceful, gentle, pure.
How do you read 淑?
On'yomi: シュク (SHUKU). Kun'yomi: しと.やか (shitoyaka).
How many strokes does 淑 have?
淑 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 淑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
淑 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means graceful, gentle, pure. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.