置
placement · put · set · deposit · leave behind · keep · employ · pawn
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of net and straight. Placing net straight.
Symbolism
Position, install, place. Represents placing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Component Breakdown
net + 直
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
舞台装置
ぶたいそうち
stage setting
善後処置
ぜんごしょち
remedial measure; settlement (of matters); dealing with the aftermath
応急措置
おうきゅうそち
stopgap measure; quick-fix solution
Proverbs & Idioms
置いて行くな置いて行かれるな
おいていくなおいていかれるな
Don't leave others behind, don't be left behind
Stick together and support one another
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 置 mean in Japanese?
置 means placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn.
How do you read 置?
On'yomi: チ (CHI). Kun'yomi: お.く、-お.き (oku, oki).
How many strokes does 置 have?
置 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 网 (net).
Is 置 a good kanji for a tattoo?
置 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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