叫
shout · exclaim · yell
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and entwine. Screaming with twisted mouth.
Symbolism
Shout, scream, appeal. Represents making loud voice.
Component Breakdown
mouth + 丩
Words & Expressions
Words written with 叫
Four-Character Compounds
阿鼻叫喚
あびきょうかん
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells
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
Anime & Manga
心が叫びたがってるんだ。
The Anthem of the Heart
A well-known work with 叫 in its Japanese title.
コープスパーティー Tortured Souls -暴虐された魂の呪叫-
Corpse Party
A well-known work with 叫 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
叫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shout, exclaim, yell. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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