緒
thong · beginning · inception · end · cord · strap · mental or emotional state
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
thread + 者
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
Words & Expressions
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); tender sentiments
異国情緒
いこくじょうちょ
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism; exotic mood
千緒万端
せんしょばんたん
all sorts of things; all manner of affairs; all sorts of things
緒に就く
しょにつく
To be at the beginning; To be in the initial stage of something
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?
Yes. 緒 (thong, beginning, inception, end, cord, strap, mental or emotional state) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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