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慌
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
あわ.てる・あわ.ただしい
awateru / awatadashii
disconcerted · be confused · lose one's head
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and wild. Heart becoming wild.
Symbolism
Panic, fluster, hurry. Represents agitation.
Component Breakdown
慌=
忄荒
heart + 荒
Words & Expressions
Words written with 慌
恐慌きょうこうpanic
慌てるあわてるbe flustered
慌ただしいあわただしいhectic
Proverbs & Idioms
慌てる乞食は貰いが少ない
あわてるこじきはもらいがすくない
The hurried beggar gets less
Haste makes waste
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 慌 mean in Japanese?
慌 means disconcerted, be confused, lose one's head.
How do you read 慌?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: あわ.てる、あわ.ただしい (awateru, awatadashii).
How many strokes does 慌 have?
慌 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 慌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
慌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means disconcerted, be confused, lose one's head. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.