遺
bequeath · leave behind · reserve
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and precious. Leaving precious things.
Symbolism
Heritage, will, ruins. Represents leaving behind.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Leaving a will
Component Breakdown
walk + 貴
Words & Expressions
Words written with 遺
Four-Character Compounds
隔世遺伝
かくせいいでん
atavism; throwback; reappearance of an earlier characteristic
遺憾千万
いかんせんばん
highly regrettable; utterly deplorable
意趣遺恨
いしゅいこん
grudge; spite; malice
滄海遺珠
そうかいのいしゅ
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
Anime & Manga
劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 大激突!幻の地底遺跡だってばよ
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
A well-known work with 遺 in its Japanese title.
後遺症ラジオ
PTSD Radio
A well-known work with 遺 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“leave behind”
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?
遺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bequeath, leave behind, reserve. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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