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On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
ゆず.る
yuzuru

defer · turnover · transfer · convey

Details

Strokes20
Frequency#984
Radicalspeech(7)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes20

Component Breakdown

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speech + 㐮

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and phonetic. Yielding with words.

Symbolism

Transfer, concession, yield. Represents yielding.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

譲り合う心

ゆずりあうこころ

A spirit of mutual yielding

The attitude of deferring to one another

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 譲 mean in Japanese?

譲 means defer, turnover, transfer, convey.

How do you read 譲?

On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: ゆず.る (yuzuru).

How many strokes does 譲 have?

譲 has 20 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 譲 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 譲 (defer, turnover, transfer, convey) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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