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威
On'yomi
イ
I
Kun'yomi
おど.す・おど.し・おど.かす
odosu / odoshi / odokasu
intimidate · dignity · majesty · menace · threaten
Details
Strokes9
Frequency#1103
Radical女woman(3)
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
威=
戌女
戌 + woman
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of weapon and woman. Dignity of warrior protecting woman.
Symbolism
Dignity, authority, intimidation. Represents power and majesty.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dignified and imposing
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
威風堂々
いふうどうどう
majestic; commanding; imposing; majestic
威風凛々
いふうりんりん
awe-inspiring; majestic; commanding; awe-inspiring
国威発揚
こくいはつよう
enhancing national prestige; expanding national influence; enhancing national prestige
Proverbs & Idioms
威あって猛からず
いあってたけからず
Dignified but not fierce
Having authority without being aggressive