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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ear, mouth, and king. King who hears and speaks.
Symbolism
Saint, sacred, Bible. Represents holiness.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents sacred, pure, and sublime existence. Highest honorific for religious leaders and special figures.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
聖人君子
せいじんくんし
person of lofty virtue; man of noble character; perfect person; person of lofty virtue
Proverbs & Idioms
聖人に二言なし
せいじんににごんなし
A sage never takes back his word
Great people never go back on their promises
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 聖 mean in Japanese?
聖 means holy, saint, sage, master, priest.
How do you read 聖?
On'yomi: セイ、ショウ (SEI, SHOU). Kun'yomi: ひじり (hijiri).
How many strokes does 聖 have?
聖 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 耳 (ear).
Is 聖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 聖 (holy, saint, sage, master, priest) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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