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酬
On'yomi
シュウ・シュ・トウ
SHUU / SHU / TOU
Kun'yomi
むく.いる
mukuiru
repay · reward · retribution
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Component Breakdown
酬=
酉州
wine + 州
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and state. Returning with wine.
Symbolism
Reward, exchange, return. Represents repaying.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
恩に報い徳に酬いる
おんにむくいとくにむくいる
To repay kindness and virtue
To return gratitude for favors and virtues received
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 酬 mean in Japanese?
酬 means repay, reward, retribution.
How do you read 酬?
On'yomi: シュウ、シュ、トウ (SHUU, SHU, TOU). Kun'yomi: むく.いる (mukuiru).
How many strokes does 酬 have?
酬 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).
Is 酬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 酬 (repay, reward, retribution) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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