透
transparent · permeate · filter · penetrate
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and excel. Advancing through excellence.
Symbolism
Transparent, penetrate, see through. Represents transparency.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
walk + 秀
Words & Expressions
Words written with 透
Four-Character Compounds
無色透明
むしょくとうめい
colorless and transparent
Proverbs & Idioms
見透かされる
みすかされる
Be seen through
Have one's true intentions exposed
Anime & Manga
透明な夜に駆ける君と、目に見えない恋をした。
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky
A well-known work with 透 in its Japanese title.
好き×透き
Suki x Suki
A well-known work with 透 in its Japanese title.
透明人間の骨
Invisible
A well-known work with 透 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 透 mean in Japanese?
透 means transparent, permeate, filter, penetrate.
How do you read 透?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: す.く、す.かす、す.ける、とう.る、とう.す (suku, sukasu, sukeru, touru, tousu).
How many strokes does 透 have?
透 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 透 a good kanji for a tattoo?
透 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means transparent, permeate, filter, penetrate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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