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凸

On'yomi
トツ
TOTSU
Kun'yomi
でこ
deko

convex · beetle brow · uneven

Details

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Radical凵container(2)

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Cultural Context

Etymology

Pictograph of protruding shape.

Symbolism

Uneven, letterpress, protrusion. Represents protrusion.

Words & Expressions

Words written with 凸

凸凹でこぼこroughness
凹凸おうとつbumpiness
お凸おでこbeetle brow
凸版とっぱんletterpress

Proverbs & Idioms

凸凹の人生

でこぼこのじんせい

A bumpy life

A life with many ups and downs

Anime & Manga

凸变英雄X

To Be Hero X

Anime

A well-known work with 凸 in its Japanese title.

Similar Kanji

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 凸 mean in Japanese?

凸 means convex, beetle brow, uneven.

How do you read 凸?

On'yomi: トツ (TOTSU). Kun'yomi: でこ (deko).

How many strokes does 凸 have?

凸 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 凵 (container).

Is 凸 a good kanji for a tattoo?

凸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means convex, beetle brow, uneven. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.