謝
apologize · thank · refuse
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and shoot. Shooting words to apologize.
Symbolism
Gratitude, apology, thank. Represents thanks and apology.
Component Breakdown
speech + 射
Words & Expressions
Words written with 謝
Four-Character Compounds
新陳代謝
しんちんたいしゃ
renewal; replacement; regeneration
妄言多謝
もうげんたしゃ
kindly excuse my reckless remarks; please excuse my thoughtless words
Proverbs & Idioms
謝って済むことは謝る
あやまってすむことはあやまる
If an apology can settle it, apologize
When saying sorry solves the problem, do it
Related Figures & Stories
与謝野晶子
Name contains 謝
Yosano Shō ; 7 December 1878 – 29 May 1942), known by her pen name Yosano Akiko aꜜ.kʲi̥.ko]), was a Japanese author, poet, feminist, pacifist, and…
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“apologize”
“thank”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 謝 mean in Japanese?
謝 means apologize, thank, refuse.
How do you read 謝?
On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: あやま.る (ayamaru).
How many strokes does 謝 have?
謝 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 謝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
謝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means apologize, thank, refuse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.