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Etymology
Composed of different and weapon. Receiving with weapon.
Symbolism
Receive, accept, coronation. Represents receiving.
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Words & Expressions
Words written with 戴
Four-Character Compounds
不倶戴天
ふぐたいてん
cannot allow (oneself) to live (with someone) under the canopy of heaven; cannot allow (the sworn enemy) to live in this world; irreconcilable (enemy)
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戴季陶
Name contains 戴
Dai Jitao or Tai Chi-t'ao was a Chinese journalist, an early Kuomintang member and far-right politician, and the first head of the Examination Yuan…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 戴 mean in Japanese?
戴 means be crowned with, live under (a ruler), receive.
How do you read 戴?
On'yomi: タイ (TAI). Kun'yomi: いただ.く (itadaku).
How many strokes does 戴 have?
戴 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 戈 (halberd).
Is 戴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
戴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means be crowned with, live under (a ruler), receive. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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