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唆

On'yomi
サ
SA
Kun'yomi
そそ.る・そそのか.す
sosoru / sosonokasu

tempt · seduce · instigate · promote

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1278
Radical口mouth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mouth and phonetic. Instigating with mouth.

Symbolism

Tempt, suggest, incite. Represents instigating.

Component Breakdown

唆=
口夋

mouth + 夋

Words & Expressions

Words written with 唆

唆すそそのかすtempt
教唆きょうさinstigation

Four-Character Compounds

教唆扇動

きょうさせんどう

instigation and abetment

Proverbs & Idioms

唆されて転ぶな

そそのかされてころぶな

Don't fall for temptation

Avoid being led astray by others

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 唆 mean in Japanese?

唆 means tempt, seduce, instigate, promote.

How do you read 唆?

On'yomi: サ (SA). Kun'yomi: そそ.る、そそのか.す (sosoru, sosonokasu).

How many strokes does 唆 have?

唆 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).

Is 唆 a good kanji for a tattoo?

唆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tempt, seduce, instigate, promote. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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