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畏
On'yomi
イ
I
Kun'yomi
おそ.れる・かしこま.る・かしこ・かしこ.し
osoreru / kashikomaru / kashiko / kashikoshi
fear · majestic · graciously · be apprehensive
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of field and abbreviated ghost. Fearing ghost.
Symbolism
Awe, fear, reverence. Represents respect for the sacred.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Feeling of reverence
Words & Expressions
Words written with 畏
畏まりましたかしこまりましたvery well
Four-Character Compounds
畏怖嫌厭
いふけんえん
feelings of dread and aversion
後生可畏
こうせいかい
the young should be regarded with respect
畏れ多い
おそれおおい
Too honored to accept; Feeling unworthy of an honor
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 畏 mean in Japanese?
畏 means fear, majestic, graciously, be apprehensive.
How do you read 畏?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: おそ.れる、かしこま.る、かしこ、かしこ.し (osoreru, kashikomaru, kashiko, kashikoshi).
How many strokes does 畏 have?
畏 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 畏 a good kanji for a tattoo?
畏 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fear, majestic, graciously, be apprehensive. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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