置
placement · put · set · deposit · leave behind · keep · employ · pawn
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
net + 直
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of net and straight. Placing net straight.
Symbolism
Position, install, place. Represents placing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
舞台装置
ぶたいそうち
stage setting; stage setting
善後処置
ぜんごしょち
remedial measure; settlement (of matters); dealing with the aftermath; remedial measure
応急措置
おうきゅうそち
stopgap measure; quick-fix solution; stopgap measure
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
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?
Yes. 置 (placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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