著
renowned · publish · write · remarkable · phenomenal · put on · don · wear · arrival · finish (race) · counter for suits of clothing · literary work
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and person. Person of grass.
Symbolism
Author, book, famous. Represents writing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Living in the present
Component Breakdown
grass + 者
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
著者に肖る
ちょしゃにあやかる
Emulate the author
Aspire to follow in the footsteps of a great person
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 著 mean in Japanese?
著 means renowned, publish, write, remarkable, phenomenal, put on, don, wear, arrival, finish (race), counter for suits of clothing, literary work.
How do you read 著?
On'yomi: チョ、チャク (CHO, CHAKU). Kun'yomi: あらわ.す、いちじる.しい (arawasu, ichijirushii).
How many strokes does 著 have?
著 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 著 a good kanji for a tattoo?
著 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means renowned, publish, write, remarkable, phenomenal, put on, don, wear, arrival, finish (race), counter for suits of clothing, literary work. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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