屈
yield · bend · flinch · submit
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of body and exit. Bending body.
Symbolism
Surrender, humiliation, unyielding. Represents bending.
Component Breakdown
corpse + 出
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
不撓不屈
ふとうふくつ
tenacity; indomitableness; dauntlessness
不屈不撓
ふくつふとう
indefatigability; indomitableness; with unremitting tenacity
Proverbs & Idioms
屈せずして進む
くっせずしてすすむ
To advance without yielding
Moving forward without giving in to hardship
Anime & Manga
下ネタという概念が存在しない退屈な世界
SHIMONETA: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist
A well-known work with 屈 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 屈 mean in Japanese?
屈 means yield, bend, flinch, submit.
How do you read 屈?
On'yomi: クツ (KUTSU). Kun'yomi: かが.む、かが.める (kagamu, kagameru).
How many strokes does 屈 have?
屈 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 尸 (corpse).
Is 屈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
屈 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means yield, bend, flinch, submit. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.