酔
drunk · feel sick · poisoned · elated · spellbound
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and soldier. Getting drunk on wine.
Symbolism
Drunk, intoxicated, inebriated. Represents getting drunk.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Running through
Component Breakdown
wine + 卆
Words & Expressions
Words written with 酔
Four-Character Compounds
酔生夢死
すいせいむし
idling one's life away; living to no purpose
酔眼朦朧
すいがんもうろう
(with) one's eyes blurred from drinking; with drunken eyes; dazed by wine
自己陶酔
じことうすい
narcissism; self-absorption; self-intoxication
酔歩蹣跚
すいほまんさん
tipsy lurch; reeling gait; staggering gait
Anime & Manga
上伊那ぼたん、酔へる姿は百合の花
Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk
A well-known work with 酔 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 酔 mean in Japanese?
酔 means drunk, feel sick, poisoned, elated, spellbound.
How do you read 酔?
On'yomi: スイ (SUI). Kun'yomi: よ.う、よ.い、よ (you, yoi, yo).
How many strokes does 酔 have?
酔 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).
Is 酔 a good kanji for a tattoo?
酔 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means drunk, feel sick, poisoned, elated, spellbound. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.