貯
savings · store · lay in · keep · wear mustache
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and nail. Storing shell at nail.
Symbolism
Savings, store, save. Represents saving.
Component Breakdown
shell + 宁
Words & Expressions
Words written with 貯
Proverbs & Idioms
貯めて使わざるは貯めざるに同じ
ためてつかわざるはためざるにおなじ
Saving without spending is the same as not saving
Hoarding without using defeats the purpose of saving
Anime & Manga
老後に備えて異世界で８万枚の金貨を貯めます
Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement
A well-known work with 貯 in its Japanese title.
経験値貯蓄でのんびり傷心旅行 ～勇者と恋人に追放された戦士の無自覚ざまぁ～
Keikenchi Chochiku de Nonbiri Shoushin Ryokou: Yuusha to Koibito ni Tsuihou Sareta Senshi no Mujikaku zamaa
A well-known work with 貯 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 貯 mean in Japanese?
貯 means savings, store, lay in, keep, wear mustache.
How do you read 貯?
On'yomi: チョ (CHO). Kun'yomi: た.める、たくわ.える (tameru, takuwaeru).
How many strokes does 貯 have?
貯 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 貯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
貯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means savings, store, lay in, keep, wear mustache. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.