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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'heart' (忄) with 'chestnut' (栗, tremble), representing shuddering from fear or cold.
Symbolism
Symbolizes terror, trembling, and fear. Represents fear intense enough to cause physical reactions.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Conquering fear
Component Breakdown
heart + 栗
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
戦々慄々
せんせんりつりつ
trembling with fear; filled with trepidation
Related Figures & Stories
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Name contains 慄
Kwŏn Yul was a Korean army general and the commander-in-chief of the Joseon period, who successfully led the Korean forces against Japan during the…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 慄 mean in Japanese?
慄 means fear.
How do you read 慄?
On'yomi: リツ (RITSU). Kun'yomi: ふる.える、おそ.れる、おのの.く (furueru, osoreru, ononoku).
How many strokes does 慄 have?
慄 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 慄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
慄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fear. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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