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On'yomi
ツイ
TSUI
Kun'yomi
お.ちる・お.つ
ochiru / otsu

crash · fall (down)

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Strokes15
Frequency#1466
Radicalearth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

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隊 + earth

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of earth and follow. Falling to earth.

Symbolism

Fall, crash, drop. Represents falling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 墜 mean in Japanese?

墜 means crash, fall (down).

How do you read 墜?

On'yomi: ツイ (TSUI). Kun'yomi: お.ちる、お.つ (ochiru, otsu).

How many strokes does 墜 have?

墜 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).

Is 墜 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 墜 (crash, fall (down)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.