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漬
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
つ.ける・つ.かる・-づ.け・-づけ
tsukeru / tsukaru / zuke / zuke
pickling · soak · moisten · steep
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and blame. Pickling with water.
Symbolism
Pickles, pickle, soak. Represents pickling.
Component Breakdown
漬=
氵責
water + 責
Words & Expressions
Words written with 漬
漬物つけものtsukemono
Proverbs & Idioms
漬物の味は時がつくる
つけもののあじはときがつくる
Time makes pickles tasty
Quality develops with patience and time
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 漬 mean in Japanese?
漬 means pickling, soak, moisten, steep.
How do you read 漬?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: つ.ける、つ.かる、-づ.け、-づけ (tsukeru, tsukaru, zuke, zuke).
How many strokes does 漬 have?
漬 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 漬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
漬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pickling, soak, moisten, steep. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.