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租
On'yomi
ソ
SO
tariff · crop tax · borrowing
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
租=
禾且
grain + 且
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and moreover. Paying grain as tax.
Symbolism
Tax, land tax, rent. Represents tax.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
租税公課
そぜいこうか
Taxes and public charges; Government levies and fees
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 租 mean in Japanese?
租 means tariff, crop tax, borrowing.
How do you read 租?
On'yomi: ソ (SO).
How many strokes does 租 have?
租 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 租 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 租 (tariff, crop tax, borrowing) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.