“Chance” or “Occasion” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “折”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “折” means “Folding”, “At that time” or “Small food box” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “折”
Jouyou Kanji “折” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 7 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | せつ(setsu) |
| しゃく(shaku) | |
| Kun-Yomi | お(る)(o(ru)) |
| おり(ori) | |
| お(れる)(o(reru)) | |
| くじ(ける)(kuji(keru)) | |
| さだ(める)(sada(meru)) | |
| Meanings | Break, Snap, Bend, Fold |
| Discourage, Be discouraged, Lost heart | |
| Die young | |
| Divide, Part, Separate | |
| Decide, Judge | |
| Opportunity, Chance, Occasion | |
| Chip box |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “折”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 折り合い(おりあい-o ri a i) | ① Mutual relation, ② Agreement (e.g. business, dispute), Understanding, Compromise, Settlement |
| 折り紙(おりがみ-o ri ga mi) | Origami |
| 折柄(おりから-o ri ka ra) | ① Just then, At that time, Right then, ② (Used in letters) as it’s a time of …, In this time of … |
| 折り節(おりふし-o ri fu shi) | Occasionally, At times, From time to time, The season |
| 折り目(おりめ-o ri me) | Fold, Crease, Crinkle, Folding line |
| 折角(せっかく-se kka ku) | ① At great pains, With trouble, ② Rare, Valuable, Precious, Long-awaited, ③ Specially, Especially, Expressly |
| 折檻(せっかん-se kka n) | ① Physical punishment, Beating, Smacking, Spanking, ② Chastisement, Severe scolding, Discipline |
| 折衝(せっしょう-se ssho u) | Negotiation |
| 折衷(せっちゅう-se cchu u) | Eclectic, Compromise, Blending |
| 折半(せっぱん-se ppa n) | Halves, Splitting something in half |
| 折伏(せっぷく-se ppu ku) | To defeat enemy |
| 折伏(しゃくぶく-sha ku bu tsu) | Leading to the Buddhism by defeating the evil custom and evil thought |
| 折柳(せつりゅう-se tsu ryu u) | The ancient Chinese custom of breaking off willow branches and giving them as farewell gifts to those leaving on a journey |
| 曲折(きょくせつ-kyo u se tsu) | Bending, Curving, Meandering |
| 屈折(くっせつ-ku sse tsu) | ① Bending, Curving, Twisting, Turning, Winding, ② Warping (of feelings, logic etc), Distortion, Twisting, ③ Refraction |
| 挫折(ざせつ-za se tsu) | Frustration, Setback, Failure (e.g. plans, business), Discouragement |
| 夭折(ようせつ-yo u se tsu) | Early death, Premature death |
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