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JLPT N116画 · 16 strokesradical 言freq #2457

truth, clarity, abandon, give up

On'yomi (音読み)

  • テイ
  • タイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • あきら.める
  • つまびらか
  • まこと

Mnemonic

As the wise sage spoke (言), the truth (諦) became clear, prompting the weary traveler to finally give up and embrace clarity.

About this kanji

The kanji 諦, pronounced as 'teii' or 'tai' in on'yomi and 'akirameru' in kun'yomi, primarily conveys ideas of truth and clarity. It is often used as a verb meaning 'to give up' in the compound 諦める (akirameru). Other compounds include 俗諦 (zokutai), meaning 'conventional truth', and 諦観 (teikan), which refers to 'clear insight'. This kanji suggests a sense of acceptance or resignation when facing truths that cannot be changed. In everyday conversation, using 諦める can express the idea of letting go of unrealistic expectations or goals.

Example sentences

  • 諦めずに挑戦しよう。

    Let's challenge ourselves without giving up.

Meanings across languages

English
truth, clarity, abandon, give up
Tiếng Việt
sự thật, sự rõ ràng, bỏ, từ bỏ
日本語
真実, 明確, 放棄, 諦める
한국어
진리, 명확, 포기하다, 그만두다
中文
真理, 清晰, 放弃, 放手
id
kebenaran
th
ความจริง
es
verdad
fr
vérité
de
Wahrheit
pt
verdade

Common compounds

  • 諦めるあきらめるto give up, to abandon (hope, plans), to resign oneself (to)
  • 俗諦ぞくたいconventional truth
  • 諦めあきらめresignation, acceptance, consolation
  • 諦観ていかんclear insight, resignation (to one's fate), acceptance
  • 真諦しんたいultimate truth, essence
  • 要諦ようてい(most) important point, key point, key
  • 諦念ていねんunderstanding and acceptance, spiritual awakening, a heart that understands truth
  • 四諦したいThe Four Noble Truths

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