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稚
On'yomi
チ・ジ
CHI / JI
Kun'yomi
いとけない・おさない・おくて・おでる
itokenai / osanai / okute / oderu
immature · young
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and bird. Bird of grain.
Symbolism
Childish, immature, young. Represents youth.
Component Breakdown
稚=
禾隹
grain + 隹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 稚
稚魚ちぎょfry
稚拙ちせつchildish
幼稚ようちinfantile
幼稚園ようちえんpreschool
Four-Character Compounds
丁稚奉公
でっちぼうこう
apprenticeship
Anime & Manga
幼稚園WARS
Kindergarten Wars
A well-known work with 稚 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“immature”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 稚 mean in Japanese?
稚 means immature, young.
How do you read 稚?
On'yomi: チ、ジ (CHI, JI). Kun'yomi: いとけない、おさない、おくて、おでる (itokenai, osanai, okute, oderu).
How many strokes does 稚 have?
稚 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 稚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
稚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means immature, young. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.