留
detain · fasten · halt · stop
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'field' (田) with 'stop' (卯), representing staying in one place. Means remaining and preserving.
Symbolism
Symbolizes staying, preservation, and memories. Represents acts of stopping what flows away and protecting precious things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Competing for speed
Component Breakdown
sword + field
Words & Expressions
Words written with 留
Anime & Manga
空の境界 痛覚残留
the Garden of sinners Chapter 3: ever cry, never life. (Remaining Sense of Pain)
A well-known work with 留 in its Japanese title.
俺の死亡フラグが留まるところを知らない
My Death Flags Show No Sign of Ending
A well-known work with 留 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 留 mean in Japanese?
留 means detain, fasten, halt, stop.
How do you read 留?
On'yomi: リュウ、ル (RYUU, RU). Kun'yomi: と.める、と.まる、とど.める、とど.まる、るうぶる (tomeru, tomaru, todomeru, todomaru, ruuburu).
How many strokes does 留 have?
留 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 留 a good kanji for a tattoo?
留 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means detain, fasten, halt, stop. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.