Other meanings
End
Original collection wording is archived below. Read the dictionary explanation for context.
owari / おわり
Dictionary meaning
終 relates to ending, finishing, or a final point. 終わり (owari, an end) includes kana; shū is an on-reading of the character used in compounds.
Your intended symbolism
Your personal symbolism is separate from the dictionary meaning. Explain what you want this choice to express to a fluent Japanese reader and your artist.
Context & cautions
The original reading owari belongs to the word 終わり, which includes わり. The character is kept as 終; the on-reading of the character is shū.
Size & legibility: discuss with your artist
There is no universal minimum tattoo size based on stroke count. Ask your artist to check line weight, the gaps between strokes, placement, and how the lettering may age. Preview dimensions include transparent margins and are not a safe minimum size.
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From the original collection
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Archived source spelling (before review)
End kanji tattoo
終: owari
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