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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and now. Water giving nourishment.
Symbolism
Nourishment, flavor, moisture. Represents nutrition.
Component Breakdown
滋=
氵兹
water + 兹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 滋
滋養じようnourishment
Proverbs & Idioms
滋養をつける
じようをつける
To nourish oneself
Taking in healthy nutrients
Other kanji with the same meaning
“be luxuriant”
“planting”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 滋 mean in Japanese?
滋 means nourishing, more & more, be luxuriant, planting, turbidity.
How do you read 滋?
On'yomi: ジ、シ (JI, SHI).
How many strokes does 滋 have?
滋 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 滋 a good kanji for a tattoo?
滋 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means nourishing, more & more, be luxuriant, planting, turbidity. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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