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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cliff and kneeling. Cliff kneeling.
Symbolism
Misfortune, unlucky year, calamity. Represents misfortune.
Component Breakdown
厄=
厂㔾
cliff + 㔾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 厄
Anime & Manga
金装のヴェルメイユ～崖っぷち魔術師は最強の厄災と魔法世界を突き進む～
Vermeil in Gold
A well-known work with 厄 in its Japanese title.
ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうかⅣ 深章 厄災篇
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV Part 2
A well-known work with 厄 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“misfortune”
“bad luck”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 厄 mean in Japanese?
厄 means unlucky, misfortune, bad luck, disaster.
How do you read 厄?
On'yomi: ヤク (YAKU).
How many strokes does 厄 have?
厄 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 厂 (cliff).
Is 厄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
厄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means unlucky, misfortune, bad luck, disaster. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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