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遜
On'yomi
ソン
SON
Kun'yomi
したが.う・へりくだ.る・ゆず.る
shitagau / herikudaru / yuzuru
humble · modest
Details
Strokes13
Radical辶walk(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and grandchild. Yielding like grandchild.
Symbolism
Humility, inferiority, humble. Represents being humble.
Component Breakdown
遜=
辶孫
walk + 孫
Words & Expressions
Words written with 遜
謙遜けんそんmodesty
Four-Character Compounds
傲慢不遜
ごうまんふそん
haughty; arrogant; overbearing
傲岸不遜
ごうがんふそん
haughty arrogance
謙遜する
けんそんする
To be modest; To humble oneself
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 遜 mean in Japanese?
遜 means humble, modest.
How do you read 遜?
On'yomi: ソン (SON). Kun'yomi: したが.う、へりくだ.る、ゆず.る (shitagau, herikudaru, yuzuru).
How many strokes does 遜 have?
遜 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 遜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
遜 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means humble, modest. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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