威
intimidate · dignity · majesty · menace · threaten
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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
Component Breakdown
戌 + woman
Words & Expressions
Words written with 威
Four-Character Compounds
威風堂々
いふうどうどう
majestic; commanding; imposing
威風凛々
いふうりんりん
awe-inspiring; majestic; commanding
国威発揚
こくいはつよう
enhancing national prestige; expanding national influence
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
Anime & Manga
关于被班上绿茶威胁那件事
I Got Blackmailed by the Green Tea Bitch in Class
A well-known work with 威 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
藤原威子
Name contains 威
Fujiwara no Ishi was the empress consort of Emperor Go-Ichijō of Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“dignity”
“majesty”
“threaten”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 威 mean in Japanese?
威 means intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten.
How do you read 威?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: おど.す、おど.し、おど.かす (odosu, odoshi, odokasu).
How many strokes does 威 have?
威 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 威 a good kanji for a tattoo?
威 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.