緒
thong · beginning · inception · end · cord · strap · mental or emotional state
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and person. Beginning of thread.
Symbolism
Emotion, secret, beginning. Represents start.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Spending time together
- — Emotional landscapes
- — Witnessing the beginning of things
Component Breakdown
thread + 者
Words & Expressions
Words written with 緒
Four-Character Compounds
情緒纏綿
じょうしょてんめん
tender sentiments; being overcome with emotions; having a tender feeling (for a person)
異国情緒
いこくじょうちょ
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
千緒万端
せんしょばんたん
all sorts of things; all manner of affairs
緒に就く
しょにつく
To be at the beginning; To be in the initial stage of something
Anime & Manga
転校先の清楚可憐な美少女が、昔男子と思って一緒に遊んだ幼馴染だった件
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her
A well-known work with 緒 in its Japanese title.
両親の借金を肩代わりしてもらう条件は日本一可愛い女子高生と一緒に暮らすことでした。
Ryoushin no Shakkin wo Katagawari Shite Morau Jouken wa Nihonichi Kawaii Joshikousei to Issho ni Kurasu Koto deshita.
A well-known work with 緒 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
緒方洪庵
Name contains 緒
Ogata Kōan was a Japanese medical doctor and rangaku scholar in late Edo period Japan, noted for establishing an academy which later developed into…
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 緒 mean in Japanese?
緒 means thong, beginning, inception, end, cord, strap, mental or emotional state.
How do you read 緒?
On'yomi: ショ、チョ (SHO, CHO). Kun'yomi: お、いとぐち (o, itoguchi).
How many strokes does 緒 have?
緒 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 緒 a good kanji for a tattoo?
緒 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means thong, beginning, inception, end, cord, strap, mental or emotional state. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.