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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person falling in hole. Ominous.
Symbolism
Evil, disaster, misfortune. Represents bad things.
Component Breakdown
凵 + 㐅
Words & Expressions
Words written with 凶
Four-Character Compounds
吉凶禍福
きっきょうかふく
good and bad fortune, and weal and woe
Proverbs & Idioms
凶を吉に転ずる
きょうをきちにてんずる
Turn misfortune into fortune
To transform bad luck into good
Anime & Manga
最凶の支援職【話術士】である俺は世界最強クランを従える
The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan
A well-known work with 凶 in its Japanese title.
悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior
A well-known work with 凶 in its Japanese title.
怠惰な悪辱貴族に転生した俺、シナリオをぶっ壊したら規格外の魔力で最凶になった
Reborn as an Aristocratic Scoundrel, I Broke the Game and Mastered Magic Beyond Limits!
A well-known work with 凶 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 凶 mean in Japanese?
凶 means villain, evil, bad luck, disaster.
How do you read 凶?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU).
How many strokes does 凶 have?
凶 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 凵 (container).
Is 凶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
凶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means villain, evil, bad luck, disaster. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.