随
follow · though · notwithstanding · while · during · both · all · obey · submit to · comply · at the mercy of (the waves)
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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
Component Breakdown
hill + 迶
Words & Expressions
Words written with 随
Four-Character Compounds
半身不随
はんしんふずい
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
当代随一
とうだいずいいち
the greatest of the day
付和随行
ふわずいこう
participating in something by merely following the leaders
随喜渇仰
ずいきかつごう
worship with adoration; ardent admiration
随行する
ずいこうする
To accompany; To follow as an attendant
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
随 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means follow, though, notwithstanding, while, during, both, all, obey, submit to, comply, at the mercy of (the waves). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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