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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and suddenly. Wine becoming vinegar.
Symbolism
Vinegar, sourness, fermentation. Represents vinegar.
Component Breakdown
酢=
酉乍
wine + 乍
Words & Expressions
Words written with 酢
酢酸さくさんacetic acid
甘酢あまずsweet vinegar
酢の物すのものpickled dish
Proverbs & Idioms
酢いも甘いも知り抜く
すいもあまいもしりぬく
To know sour and sweet
To be experienced in life's ups and downs
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 酢 mean in Japanese?
酢 means vinegar, sour, acid, tart.
How do you read 酢?
On'yomi: サク (SAKU). Kun'yomi: す (su).
How many strokes does 酢 have?
酢 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).
Is 酢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
酢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vinegar, sour, acid, tart. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.