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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and break. Advancing broken.
Symbolism
Death, passing, depart. Represents death.
Component Breakdown
逝=
辶折
walk + 折
Words & Expressions
Words written with 逝
逝去せいきょpassing
急逝きゅうせいunexpected death
Proverbs & Idioms
逝く者は追わず
ゆくものはおわず
Don't chase those who leave
Let those who wish to go depart freely
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 逝 mean in Japanese?
逝 means departed, die.
How do you read 逝?
On'yomi: セイ (SEI). Kun'yomi: ゆ.く、い.く (yuku, iku).
How many strokes does 逝 have?
逝 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 逝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
逝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means departed, die. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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