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繕
On'yomi
ゼン
ZEN
Kun'yomi
つくろ.う
tsukurou
darning · repair · mend · trim · tidy up · adjust
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Component Breakdown
繕=
糹善
thread + 善
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and good. Making thread good.
Symbolism
Repair, mend, fix. Represents repairing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
取り繕う
とりつくろう
To patch up appearances; To put on a front
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 繕 mean in Japanese?
繕 means darning, repair, mend, trim, tidy up, adjust.
How do you read 繕?
On'yomi: ゼン (ZEN). Kun'yomi: つくろ.う (tsukurou).
How many strokes does 繕 have?
繕 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 繕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 繕 (darning, repair, mend, trim, tidy up, adjust) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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