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諦
On'yomi
テイ・タイ
TEI / TAI
Kun'yomi
あきら.める・つまびらか・まこと
akirameru / tsumabiraka / makoto
truth · clarity · abandon · give up
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and emperor. Giving up with words.
Symbolism
Give up, resignation, abandon. Represents giving up.
Component Breakdown
諦=
言帝
speech + 帝
Words & Expressions
Words written with 諦
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 諦 mean in Japanese?
諦 means truth, clarity, abandon, give up.
How do you read 諦?
On'yomi: テイ、タイ (TEI, TAI). Kun'yomi: あきら.める、つまびらか、まこと (akirameru, tsumabiraka, makoto).
How many strokes does 諦 have?
諦 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 諦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
諦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means truth, clarity, abandon, give up. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.