随
follow · though · notwithstanding · while · during · both · all · obey · submit to · comply · at the mercy of (the waves)
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hill + 迶
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and phonetic. Following hill.
Symbolism
At any time, essay, accompany. Represents following.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
半身不随
はんしんふずい
hemiplegia (paralysis on one side of the body); hemiplegia (paralysis on one side of the body)
夫唱婦随
ふしょうふずい
a wife should do her husband's bidding; a wife should do her husband's bidding
当代随一
とうだいずいいち
the greatest of the day; the greatest of the day
付和随行
ふわずいこう
participating in something by merely following the leaders; participating in something by merely following the leaders
随喜渇仰
ずいきかつごう
worship with adoration; ardent admiration; worship with adoration
随行する
ずいこうする
To accompany; To follow as an attendant
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 随 mean in Japanese?
随 means follow, though, notwithstanding, while, during, both, all, obey, submit to, comply, at the mercy of (the waves).
How do you read 随?
On'yomi: ズイ (ZUI). Kun'yomi: まにま.に、したが.う (manimani, shitagau).
How many strokes does 随 have?
随 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 随 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 随 (follow, though, notwithstanding, while, during, both, all, obey, submit to, comply, at the mercy of (the waves)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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