堕
degenerate · descend to · lapse into
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and follow. Falling to earth.
Symbolism
Corruption, abortion, fall. Represents falling.
Component Breakdown
陏 + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 堕
Four-Character Compounds
堕落腐敗
だらくふはい
debasement; corruption; degradation
腐敗堕落
ふはいだらく
debasement; corruption; degradation
堕落する
だらくする
To fall into corruption; To decline morally
Anime & Manga
エクソシストを堕とせない
Make the Exorcist Fall in Love
A well-known work with 堕 in its Japanese title.
賭博堕天録カイジ
Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji
A well-known work with 堕 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 堕 mean in Japanese?
堕 means degenerate, descend to, lapse into.
How do you read 堕?
On'yomi: ダ (DA). Kun'yomi: お.ちる、くず.す、くず.れる (ochiru, kuzusu, kuzureru).
How many strokes does 堕 have?
堕 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 堕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
堕 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means degenerate, descend to, lapse into. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.