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省
On'yomi
セイ・ショウ
SEI / SHOU
Kun'yomi
かえり.みる・はぶ.く
kaerimiru / habuku
government ministry · conserve · omit
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of few and eye. Seeing with little eyes.
Symbolism
Reflection, ministry, abbreviation. Represents reflecting.
Component Breakdown
省=
少目
少 + eye
Words & Expressions
Words written with 省
Four-Character Compounds
人事不省
じんじふせい
unconsciousness
Other kanji with the same meaning
“conserve”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 省 mean in Japanese?
省 means government ministry, conserve, omit.
How do you read 省?
On'yomi: セイ、ショウ (SEI, SHOU). Kun'yomi: かえり.みる、はぶ.く (kaerimiru, habuku).
How many strokes does 省 have?
省 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 省 a good kanji for a tattoo?
省 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means government ministry, conserve, omit. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.