奪
rob · take by force · snatch away · dispossess · plunder · usurp
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of big, bird, and again. Taking big bird again.
Symbolism
Seizure, plunder, take. Represents seizing.
Component Breakdown
奞 + inch
Words & Expressions
Words written with 奪
Four-Character Compounds
生殺与奪
せいさつよだつ
(having) life-and-death power (over)
換骨奪胎
かんこつだったい
adaptation (of a poem, novel, etc.); recasting; rewriting
奪い合い
うばいあい
A scramble; Fighting over something
Anime & Manga
冒険者ライセンスを剥奪されたおっさんだけど、愛娘ができたのでのんびり人生を謳歌する
I Lost My Adventurer's License, but It's Fine Because I Have an Adorable Daughter Now
A well-known work with 奪 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“plunder”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 奪 mean in Japanese?
奪 means rob, take by force, snatch away, dispossess, plunder, usurp.
How do you read 奪?
On'yomi: ダツ (DATSU). Kun'yomi: うば.う (ubau).
How many strokes does 奪 have?
奪 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 奪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
奪 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rob, take by force, snatch away, dispossess, plunder, usurp. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.