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惰

On'yomi
ダ
DA

lazy · laziness

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#2336
Radical心heart(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of heart and follow. Heart being lazy.

Symbolism

Inertia, laziness, lethargy. Represents inertia.

Component Breakdown

惰=
忄左月

heart + 左 + moon

Words & Expressions

Words written with 惰

怠惰たいだlazy
惰性だせいforce of habit

Proverbs & Idioms

惰性で動く

だせいでうごく

To move by inertia

To continue out of habit

Anime & Manga

ニトの怠惰な異世界症候群 ~最弱職〈ヒーラー〉なのに最強はチートですか?~

Nito no Taidana Isekai Shoukougun: Saijaku Shoku "Healer" nano ni Saikyou wa Cheat desu ka?

Manga

A well-known work with 惰 in its Japanese title.

怠惰な悪辱貴族に転生した俺、シナリオをぶっ壊したら規格外の魔力で最凶になった

Reborn as an Aristocratic Scoundrel, I Broke the Game and Mastered Magic Beyond Limits!

Manga

A well-known work with 惰 in its Japanese title.

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 惰 mean in Japanese?

惰 means lazy, laziness.

How do you read 惰?

On'yomi: ダ (DA).

How many strokes does 惰 have?

惰 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).

Is 惰 a good kanji for a tattoo?

惰 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lazy, laziness. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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