衆
masses · great numbers · multitude · populace
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of blood and many people. Many people.
Symbolism
Masses, people, assembly. Represents many people.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
血 + 乑
Words & Expressions
Words written with 衆
Four-Character Compounds
一切衆生
いっさいしゅじょう
all living creatures
衆人環視
しゅうじんかんし
all eyes (of the public); (in) full view of the public; (with) everyone looking on
衆議一決
しゅうぎいっけつ
deciding unanimously or by consensus
衆生済度
しゅじょうさいど
enlightenment of the masses; leading the masses on the path of enlightenment (Buddhism)
衆口一致
しゅうこういっち
speaking with one voice; being unanimous
Proverbs & Idioms
衆寡敵せず
しゅうかてきせず
The few cannot match the many
A small number cannot compete with a large number
Similar Kanji
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 衆 mean in Japanese?
衆 means masses, great numbers, multitude, populace.
How do you read 衆?
On'yomi: シュウ、シュ (SHUU, SHU). Kun'yomi: おお.い (ooi).
How many strokes does 衆 have?
衆 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 血 (blood).
Is 衆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
衆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means masses, great numbers, multitude, populace. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.