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射
On'yomi
シャ
SHA
Kun'yomi
い.る・さ.す・う.つ
iru / sasu / utsu
shoot · shine into · onto · archery
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of body and measure. Shooting with body.
Symbolism
Shooting, archery, launch. Represents shooting.
Component Breakdown
射=
身寸
身 + inch
Words & Expressions
Words written with 射
噴射ふんしゃjet
注射ちゅうしゃjab
反射はんしゃreflex
射撃しゃげきfiring
照射しょうしゃbeaming
発射はっしゃcatapult
Four-Character Compounds
条件反射
じょうけんはんしゃ
conditioned reflex
乱射乱撃
らんしゃらんげき
random shooting
的を射る
まとをいる
To hit the mark; Grasping the essential point
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 射 mean in Japanese?
射 means shoot, shine into, onto, archery.
How do you read 射?
On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: い.る、さ.す、う.つ (iru, sasu, utsu).
How many strokes does 射 have?
射 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 寸 (inch).
Is 射 a good kanji for a tattoo?
射 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shoot, shine into, onto, archery. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.