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On'yomi
シ・ジ
SHI / JI
Kun'yomi
う.える・ま.く
ueru / maku

sow (seeds)

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#2368
Radicalgrass(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

=

grass + 時

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grass and time. Sowing seeds in season.

Symbolism

Lacquer work, sowing, seeding. Represents sowing.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Straining one's eyes

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

蒔いた種は自分で刈る

まいたたねはじぶんでかる

You reap what you sow

You bear the consequences of your actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 蒔 mean in Japanese?

蒔 means sow (seeds).

How do you read 蒔?

On'yomi: シ、ジ (SHI, JI). Kun'yomi: う.える、ま.く (ueru, maku).

How many strokes does 蒔 have?

蒔 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).

Is 蒔 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 蒔 (sow (seeds)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.