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On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
さと.い・みみざと.い
satoi / mimizatoi

wise · fast learner

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1507
Radicalear(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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ear + 忩

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of ear and phonetic. Ear being wise.

Symbolism

Wise, clever, intelligent. Represents cleverness.

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Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

聡明な人物

そうめいなじんぶつ

A wise person

Someone intelligent and perceptive

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 聡 mean in Japanese?

聡 means wise, fast learner.

How do you read 聡?

On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: さと.い、みみざと.い (satoi, mimizatoi).

How many strokes does 聡 have?

聡 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 耳 (ear).

Is 聡 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 聡 (wise, fast learner) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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