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Japanese symbol for “deferred”

Romaji: sueoki
deferment (e.g. of savings); leaving (something) as it stands

In Japanese, deferred is , read (sueoki).

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, vs, vt deferment (e.g. of savings); leaving (something) as it stands
  2. adj-no unredeemed; unredeemable; irredeemable; deferred; stationary

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

set, lay a foundation, install
on: キョ
kun: す.える、す.わる
11 strokes · JLPT 1
placement, put, set
on: チ
kun: お.く、-お.き
13 strokes · JLPT 2

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
すえる sueruto place (in position); to fix; to set (e.g. table)
みすえる misueruto stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on
すえつけ suetsukeinstallation; setting; fitting
すえぜん suezenmeal set before one
すえおく sueokuto leave as it is; to defer
いち ichiplace; position; location
そうち souchiequipment; device; installation
せっち setchiestablishment; institution

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

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