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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
Component Breakdown
懲=
徵心
徵 + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of summon and heart. Punishing with heart.
Symbolism
Punishment, discipline, learn lesson. Represents punishing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
勧善懲悪
かんぜんちょうあく
rewarding good and punishing evil; poetic justice; rewarding good and punishing evil
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?
Yes. 懲 (penal, chastise, punish, discipline) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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