惧

Etymology

Combines 'heart' (忄) with 'prepare' (具), representing a heart fearing and preparing for danger.

Symbolism

Symbolizes fear, awe, and caution. Represents the careful psychology of sensing danger and being on guard.

Related Culture & Scenes

• — Conquering fear

What does 惧 mean in Japanese?

惧 means fear, be afraid of, dread.

How do you read 惧?

On'yomi: ク、グ (KU, GU). Kun'yomi: おそ.れる (osoreru).

How many strokes does 惧 have?

惧 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).

Is 惧 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 惧 (fear, be afraid of, dread) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.