総
general · whole · all · full · total
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and phonetic. Summing thread.
Symbolism
Synthesis, prime minister, whole. Represents all.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Component Breakdown
thread + 忩
Words & Expressions
Words written with 総
Proverbs & Idioms
総力を挙げて
そうりょくをあげて
With all one's might
Mobilizing all resources
Related Figures & Stories
沖田総司
Name contains 総
Okita Sōji was a Japanese samurai and the captain of the first unit of the Shinsengumi, a special police force in Kyoto during the late shogunate…
Wikipedia来島通総
Name contains 総
Kurushima Michifusa was a Japanese samurai of the late Sengoku period, the 4th son of Murakami Michiyasu , and younger brother of Kurujima Michiyuki.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 総 mean in Japanese?
総 means general, whole, all, full, total.
How do you read 総?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: す.べて、すべ.て、ふさ (subete, subete, fusa).
How many strokes does 総 have?
総 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 総 a good kanji for a tattoo?
総 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means general, whole, all, full, total. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.