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叫
On'yomi
キョウ
KYOU
Kun'yomi
さけ.ぶ
sakebu
shout · exclaim · yell
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Component Breakdown
叫=
口丩
mouth + 丩
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and entwine. Screaming with twisted mouth.
Symbolism
Shout, scream, appeal. Represents making loud voice.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
阿鼻叫喚
あびきょうかん
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells; agonizing cries
Proverbs & Idioms
叫んでも届かぬ
さけんでもとどかぬ
Shouting but not reaching
No matter how much you cry out, you're not heard
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 叫 mean in Japanese?
叫 means shout, exclaim, yell.
How do you read 叫?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: さけ.ぶ (sakebu).
How many strokes does 叫 have?
叫 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 叫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 叫 (shout, exclaim, yell) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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