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繕
On'yomi
ゼン
ZEN
Kun'yomi
つくろ.う
tsukurou
darning · repair · mend · trim · tidy up · adjust
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Strokes18
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and good. Making thread good.
Symbolism
Repair, mend, fix. Represents repairing.
Component Breakdown
繕=
糹善
thread + 善
Words & Expressions
Words written with 繕
営繕えいぜんupkeep
Four-Character Compounds
取り繕う
とりつくろう
To patch up appearances; To put on a front
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
繕 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means darning, repair, mend, trim, tidy up, adjust. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.