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駐

On'yomi
チュウ
CHUU

stop-over · reside in · resident

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#955
Radical馬horse(10)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of horse and master. Horse master stopping.

Symbolism

Parking, stationed, stationed. Represents stationing.

Component Breakdown

駐=
馬主

horse + 主

Words & Expressions

Words written with 駐

駐留ちゅうりゅうgarrison
進駐しんちゅうstationing
駐屯ちゅうとんgarrisoning
駐在ちゅうざいbeing stationed
常駐じょうちゅうstaying permanently
駐車場ちゅうしゃじょうcarpark

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 駐 mean in Japanese?

駐 means stop-over, reside in, resident.

How do you read 駐?

On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU).

How many strokes does 駐 have?

駐 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).

Is 駐 a good kanji for a tattoo?

駐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stop-over, reside in, resident. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.