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衰
On'yomi
スイ
SUI
Kun'yomi
おとろ.える
otoroeru
decline · wane · weaken
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothing and mouth. Clothing declining.
Symbolism
Decline, weakness, senility. Represents declining.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Acknowledging weakness
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
栄枯盛衰
えいこせいすい
ups and downs of life; vicissitudes of fortune; ups and downs of life
盛者必衰
じょうしゃひっすい
even the prosperous inevitably decay; sic transit gloria mundi; all that's fair must fade; even the prosperous inevitably decay
盛衰興亡
せいすいこうぼう
rise and fall; ups and downs; waxing and waning; rise and fall
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 衰 mean in Japanese?
衰 means decline, wane, weaken.
How do you read 衰?
On'yomi: スイ (SUI). Kun'yomi: おとろ.える (otoroeru).
How many strokes does 衰 have?
衰 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 衰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 衰 (decline, wane, weaken) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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