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漸
On'yomi
ゼン
ZEN
Kun'yomi
ようや.く・やや・ようよ.う・すす.む
youyaku / yaya / youyou / susumu
steadily · gradually advancing · finally · barely
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and cut. Water gradually cutting.
Symbolism
Gradually, progressive, slowly. Represents gradualness.
Component Breakdown
漸=
氵斬
water + 斬
Words & Expressions
Words written with 漸
漸次ぜんじincrementally
漸進ぜんしんsteady advance
漸減ぜんげんgradual decrease
Four-Character Compounds
漸進主義
ぜんしんしゅぎ
Gradualism; The approach of making slow progress
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 漸 mean in Japanese?
漸 means steadily, gradually advancing, finally, barely.
How do you read 漸?
On'yomi: ゼン (ZEN). Kun'yomi: ようや.く、やや、ようよ.う、すす.む (youyaku, yaya, youyou, susumu).
How many strokes does 漸 have?
漸 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 漸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
漸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means steadily, gradually advancing, finally, barely. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.