Thrust in Japanese

"thrust" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

突き

tsuki

突stab, protruding+きnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "thrust". The most common choice is shown first.

突

Top pick

stab, protruding, thrust, pierce, prick, collision, sudden

Reading: totsu

8 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of hole and big. Thrusting big from hole.

What it carries

Suddenly, breakthrough, collision. Represents thrusting.

Related kanji for "thrust"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for thrust?

The most common kanji for "thrust" is 突, read as totsu. It means stab, protruding, thrust. Related kanji: 衝 (thrust).

How many strokes does 突 have?

突 has 8 strokes.