“Assist” or “Support” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “摂”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “摂” means “Take in”, “Absorb” or “Act for another” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “摂”
Jouyou Kanji “摂” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 13 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | せつ(setsu) |
| しょう(shou) | |
| Kun-Yomi | と(る)(to(ru)) |
| か(ねる)(ka(neru)) | |
| か(わる)(ka(waru)) | |
| Meanings | Take, Hold |
| Take in, Absorb | |
| Care of one’s health, Regimen | |
| Assist, Aid, Support | |
| Work for another role person, Act for another, Serve concurrently | |
| Govern, Rule, Manage |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “摂”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 摂家(せっけse kke) | (Line of) regents and advisers |
| 摂行(せっこう-se kko u) | Stand in, Sub, Fill in, Substitute, Performing a job on behalf of the person who should perform the job |
| 摂氏(せっし-se sshi) | Celsius |
| 摂氏寒暖計(せっしかんだんけい-se sshi ka n da n ke i) | Celsius thermometer, Centigrade thermometer |
| 摂取(せっしゅ-se sshu) | ① Ingestion, Intake, ② Absorption (e.g. of new knowledge), Adoption (e.g. of foreign culture), ③ Suffering people is saved by Buddha |
| 摂政(せっしょう-se ssho u) | Regent, Regency |
| 摂生(せっせい-se sse i) | Taking care of one’s health |
| 摂制(せっせい-se sse i) | ① To crack down, ② Being modest |
| 摂理(せつり-se tsu ri) | Laws of nature, Providence, Divine providence |
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