趣
purport · gist · elegance · interest · proceed to · tend · become
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of run and take. Taste of taking and running.
Symbolism
Hobby, taste, elegance. Represents preference.
Component Breakdown
走 + 取
Words & Expressions
Words written with 趣
Four-Character Compounds
低徊趣味
ていかいしゅみ
disposition toward rejecting mundane affairs and enjoying nature and art
意趣遺恨
いしゅいこん
grudge; spite; malice
Proverbs & Idioms
趣味は人生を彩る
しゅみはじんせいをいろどる
Hobbies color life
Interests enrich existence
Other kanji with the same meaning
“purport”
“elegance”
“interest”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 趣 mean in Japanese?
趣 means purport, gist, elegance, interest, proceed to, tend, become.
How do you read 趣?
On'yomi: シュ (SHU). Kun'yomi: おもむき、おもむ.く (omomuki, omomuku).
How many strokes does 趣 have?
趣 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 走 (run).
Is 趣 a good kanji for a tattoo?
趣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means purport, gist, elegance, interest, proceed to, tend, become. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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