“Grow thick” or “Growing up” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “滋”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “滋” means “Nutritious”, “Tasty” or “Apply water and nourishment” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “滋”
Jouyou Kanji “滋” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 12 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | じ(ji) |
| し(shi) | |
| Kun-Yomi | しげ(る)(shige(ru)) |
| ま(す)(ma(su)) | |
| Meanings | Grow thick, Grow up, Bring up |
| Moisten, Apply water and nourishment | |
| More and more, Increasingly | |
| Blessing (rain) | |
| Nutritious, Tasty |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “滋”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 滋育 or 慈育(じいく-ji i ku) | Nourish and nurture |
| 滋雨 or 慈雨(じう-ji u) | Welcome rain, Beneficial rain, Blessed rain |
| 滋藤(しげどう-shi ge do u) | The bow which tsuka (handle) is painted black with lacquer and tightly wrapped in rattan (Bows possessed by generals) |
| 滋味(じみ-ji mi) | ① Nutritious and tasty, ② Rich and deep taste that can be felt in things |
| 滋養(じよう-ji yo u) | Nourishment |
| 滋養品(じようひん-ji yo u hi n) | Foods or drinks that nourish the body and support health |
| 滋養分(じようぶん-ji yo u bu n) | Nutritious element |
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