疎
alienate · rough · neglect · shun · sparse · penetrate
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of leg and bundle. Leg separating from bundle.
Symbolism
Estranged, alienation, sparse. Represents being distant.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 疎
Four-Character Compounds
内疎外親
ないそがいしん
superficially cordial but actually uninterested
Proverbs & Idioms
疎かにできない
おろそかにできない
Cannot be neglected
Something that must not be treated lightly
Related Figures & Stories
夢窓疎石
Name contains 疎
Musō Soseki was a Rinzai Zen Buddhist monk and teacher, and a calligrapher, poet and garden designer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 疎 mean in Japanese?
疎 means alienate, rough, neglect, shun, sparse, penetrate.
How do you read 疎?
On'yomi: ソ、ショ (SO, SHO). Kun'yomi: うと.い、うと.む、まば.ら (utoi, utomu, mabara).
How many strokes does 疎 have?
疎 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 疋 (bolt of cloth).
Is 疎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
疎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means alienate, rough, neglect, shun, sparse, penetrate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.