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Japanese symbol for “absolutism”

Romaji: zettairon
absolutism (phil.)

In Japanese, absolutism is , read (zettairon).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n absolutism (phil.)

Kanji and stroke order

discontinue, sever, cut off
on: ゼツ
kun: た.える、た.やす、た.つ
12 strokes · JLPT 2
vis-a-vis, opposite, even
on: タイ、ツイ
kun: あいて、こた.える、そろ.い、つれあ.い
7 strokes · JLPT 2
argument, discourse
on: ロン
kun: あげつら.う
15 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “absolutism”

WordReadingMeaning
ぜったいしゅぎ zettaishugiabsolutism
せんせいしゅぎ senseishugiabsolutism; despotism
アブソリューティズム abusoryuutizumuabsolutism

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
ぜったい zettaiabsolutely; definitely; unconditionally
ぜつぼう zetsuboudespair; hopelessness
ぜっこう zekkoubest; ideal; perfect
ちゅうぜつ chuuzetsuabortion
ぜつめつ zetsumetsuextinction; extermination
ぜっさん zessanhigh praise; great admiration; acclaim
たいおう taioucorrespondence (to); equivalence
たいしょう taishoutarget; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
ぎろん gironargument; discussion; dispute

See also: Chinese symbol for “absolutism”.

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