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誌

On'yomi
シ
SHI

document · records

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#851
Radical言speech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and ambition. Recording ambition.

Symbolism

Magazine, diary, journal. Represents record.

Component Breakdown

誌=
言志

speech + 志

Words & Expressions

Words written with 誌

日誌にっしjournal
地誌ちしtopography
雑誌ざっしperiodical
誌上しじょうin a magazine
誌面しめんpage of a magazine

Proverbs & Idioms

雑誌は時代を映す

ざっしはじだいをうつす

Magazines reflect the times

Periodicals mirror society

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 誌 mean in Japanese?

誌 means document, records.

How do you read 誌?

On'yomi: シ (SHI).

How many strokes does 誌 have?

誌 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 誌 a good kanji for a tattoo?

誌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means document, records. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.