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謝
On'yomi
シャ
SHA
Kun'yomi
あやま.る
ayamaru
apologize · thank · refuse
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Component Breakdown
謝=
言射
speech + 射
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and shoot. Shooting words to apologize.
Symbolism
Gratitude, apology, thank. Represents thanks and apology.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
新陳代謝
しんちんたいしゃ
renewal; replacement; regeneration; renewal
妄言多謝
もうげんたしゃ
kindly excuse my reckless remarks; please excuse my thoughtless words; kindly excuse my reckless remarks
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
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?
Yes. 謝 (apologize, thank, refuse) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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