遺
bequeath · leave behind · reserve
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
walk + 貴
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and precious. Leaving precious things.
Symbolism
Heritage, will, ruins. Represents leaving behind.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Leaving a will
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
隔世遺伝
かくせいいでん
atavism; throwback; reappearance of an earlier characteristic; atavism
遺憾千万
いかんせんばん
highly regrettable; utterly deplorable; highly regrettable
意趣遺恨
いしゅいこん
grudge; spite; malice; grudge
滄海遺珠
そうかいのいしゅ
talented person unbeknownst to the world; talented person unbeknownst to the world
Proverbs & Idioms
遺言は死人の声
ゆいごんはしにんのこえ
A will is the voice of the dead
A last testament should be respected
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 遺 mean in Japanese?
遺 means bequeath, leave behind, reserve.
How do you read 遺?
On'yomi: イ、ユイ (I, YUI). Kun'yomi: のこ.す (nokosu).
How many strokes does 遺 have?
遺 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 遺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 遺 (bequeath, leave behind, reserve) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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