滋
KANJI DETAIL
nourish
On readingじ12 strokesN2
Radical 水 · waterStroke order
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Japanese readings
- On reading
- じ
- Kun reading
- None
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
滋has 12 strokes and appears in words for nourishment and depth of flavor. - Basic usage:
滋味is readじみ, and滋養is readじよう.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Flavor and nourishment
深い滋味がありますmeans having a deep, rich flavor.滋養のある食事means a nourishing meal, focusing here on nourishment rather than the impression of flavor.

