Bad Luck in Japanese
"bad luck" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
厄
yaku
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "bad luck". The most common choice is shown first.
凶View details →
Top pick
villain, evil, bad luck, disaster
Reading: kyou
4 strokes · peaceful, dark
Where it comes from
Shape of person falling in hole. Ominous.
What it carries
Evil, disaster, misfortune. Represents bad things.
Related kanji for "bad luck"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for bad luck?
The most common kanji for "bad luck" is 凶, read as kyou. It means villain, evil, bad luck. Related kanji: 厄 (bad luck).
How many strokes does 凶 have?
凶 has 4 strokes.