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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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Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and state. Returning with wine.
Symbolism
Reward, exchange, return. Represents repaying.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Component Breakdown
酬=
酉州
wine + 州
Words & Expressions
Words written with 酬
応酬おうしゅうriposte
報酬ほうしゅうremuneration
無報酬むほうしゅうwithout pay
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
“repay”
“retribution”
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?
酬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means repay, reward, retribution. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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