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Japanese symbol for “replenish”

Romaji: tsugitasu
to top up (drinks, water, rice, etc.); to replenish

In Japanese, replenish is , read (tsugitasu).

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. v5s, vt to top up (drinks, water, rice, etc.); to replenish

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

pour, irrigate, shed (tears)
on: チュウ
kun: そそ.ぐ、さ.す、つ.ぐ
8 strokes · JLPT 3
leg, foot, be sufficient
on: ソク
kun: あし、た.りる、た.る、た.す
7 strokes · JLPT 4

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
ちゅうい chuuiattention; notice; heed
ちゅうもく chuumokunotice; attention; observation
ちゅうもん chuumonorder (for an item)
ちゅうしゃ chuushainjection; jab; shot
そそぐ sosoguto pour (into)
はっちゅう hatchuuordering (materials); placing an order; order
まんぞく manzokusatisfaction; contentment; gratification
ふそく fusokuinsufficiency; deficiency; shortage

See also: Chinese symbol for “replenish”.

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.