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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of feather and white. Bird practicing flight repeatedly.
Symbolism
Learning, habit, practice. Represents acquisition through repetition.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Deepening learning
Component Breakdown
feather + white
Words & Expressions
Words written with 習
Four-Character Compounds
自学自習
じがくじしゅう
teaching oneself; learning by oneself; self-study
風俗習慣
ふうぞくしゅうかん
manners and customs; customs and habits
Proverbs & Idioms
習うより慣れろ
ならうよりなれろ
Practice makes perfect
Experience is the best teacher
Anime & Manga
英雄王、武を極めるため転生す ～そして、世界最強の見習い騎士♀～
Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire
A well-known work with 習 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 習 mean in Japanese?
習 means learn.
How do you read 習?
On'yomi: シュウ、ジュ (SHUU, JU). Kun'yomi: なら.う、なら.い (narau, narai).
How many strokes does 習 have?
習 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 羽 (feather).
Is 習 a good kanji for a tattoo?
習 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means learn. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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