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On'yomi
ザイ
ZAI
Kun'yomi
つみ
tsumi

guilt · sin · crime · fault · blame · offense

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#732
Radicalnet(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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net + 非

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of net and wrong. Wrong caught in net.

Symbolism

Crime, sin, guilty. Represents crime.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Singing a song

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

無罪放免

むざいほうめん

acquittal; acquittal

Proverbs & Idioms

罪を憎んで人を憎まず

つみをにくんでひとをにくまず

Hate the sin, not the sinner

Condemn the deed, not the person

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 罪 mean in Japanese?

罪 means guilt, sin, crime, fault, blame, offense.

How do you read 罪?

On'yomi: ザイ (ZAI). Kun'yomi: つみ (tsumi).

How many strokes does 罪 have?

罪 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 网 (net).

Is 罪 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 罪 (guilt, sin, crime, fault, blame, offense) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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