添
annexed · accompany · marry · suit · meet · satisfy · attach · append · garnish · imitate
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and humble. Adding with water.
Symbolism
Add, attach, accompany. Represents adding.
Component Breakdown
water + 忝
Words & Expressions
Words written with 添
Four-Character Compounds
画蛇添足
がだてんそく
making an unnecessary addition (to); gilding the lily
錦上添花
きんじょうてんか
adding a crowning touch of beauty (to); giving added luster (to); crowning beauty (honor, grace) with even greater glory
Proverbs & Idioms
添え物にならぬ
そえものにならぬ
Not just a garnish
Not merely an accessory but essential
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 添 mean in Japanese?
添 means annexed, accompany, marry, suit, meet, satisfy, attach, append, garnish, imitate.
How do you read 添?
On'yomi: テン (TEN). Kun'yomi: そ.える、そ.う (soeru, sou).
How many strokes does 添 have?
添 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 添 a good kanji for a tattoo?
添 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means annexed, accompany, marry, suit, meet, satisfy, attach, append, garnish, imitate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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