造
create · make · structure · physique
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
walk + 告
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and tell. Advancing to create.
Symbolism
Manufacturing, creation, structure. Represents making.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Joy of creation
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
天地創造
てんちそうぞう
creation (of the universe); the Creation; creation (of the universe)
粗製乱造
そせいらんぞう
mass production of inferior goods; mass production of inferior goods
造反有理
ぞうはんゆうり
there are no rebels without reasons; there are no rebels without reasons
造次顛沛
ぞうじてんぱい
(a) moment; (a) moment
造言飛語
ぞうげんひご
wild rumor; wild rumour; wild rumor
天の配剤
てんのはいざい
Heaven's arrangement; Divine providence
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 造 mean in Japanese?
造 means create, make, structure, physique.
How do you read 造?
On'yomi: ゾウ (ZOU). Kun'yomi: つく.る、つく.り、-づく.り (tsukuru, tsukuri, zukuri).
How many strokes does 造 have?
造 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 造 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 造 (create, make, structure, physique) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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