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懲
On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
こ.りる・こ.らす・こ.らしめる
koriru / korasu / korashimeru
penal · chastise · punish · discipline
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of summon and heart. Punishing with heart.
Symbolism
Punishment, discipline, learn lesson. Represents punishing.
Component Breakdown
懲=
徵心
徵 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 懲
懲戒ちょうかいreprimand
懲役ちょうえきpenal servitude
懲りるこりるhave enough
勧善懲悪かんぜんちょうあくpoetic justice
Four-Character Compounds
勧善懲悪
かんぜんちょうあく
rewarding good and punishing evil; poetic justice
Anime & Manga
勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録
Sentenced to Be a Hero
A well-known work with 懲 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“chastise”
“punish”
“discipline”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 懲 mean in Japanese?
懲 means penal, chastise, punish, discipline.
How do you read 懲?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: こ.りる、こ.らす、こ.らしめる (koriru, korasu, korashimeru).
How many strokes does 懲 have?
懲 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 懲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
懲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means penal, chastise, punish, discipline. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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