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嚇
On'yomi
カク
KAKU
Kun'yomi
おど.す
odosu
menacing · dignity · majesty · threaten
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of two mouths and red. Shouting while turning red.
Symbolism
Intimidation, threat, anger. Represents threatening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
嚇=
口赫
mouth + 赫
Words & Expressions
Words written with 嚇
威嚇いかくthreat
Proverbs & Idioms
虚勢を張っても嚇しは効かぬ
きょせいをはってもおどしはきかぬ
Empty bluffs do not intimidate
Threats without substance are not effective
Other kanji with the same meaning
“dignity”
“majesty”
“threaten”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嚇 mean in Japanese?
嚇 means menacing, dignity, majesty, threaten.
How do you read 嚇?
On'yomi: カク (KAKU). Kun'yomi: おど.す (odosu).
How many strokes does 嚇 have?
嚇 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 嚇 a good kanji for a tattoo?
嚇 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means menacing, dignity, majesty, threaten. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.