投
throw · discard · abandon · launch into · join · invest in · hurl · give up · sell at a loss
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and weapon. Throwing weapon with hand.
Symbolism
Investment, vote, throw. Represents throwing.
Component Breakdown
hand + weapon
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
意気投合
いきとうごう
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy
思案投首
しあんなげくび
being at one's wit's end; being (quite) at a loss (what to do)
情意投合
じょういとうごう
(coincidence of) mutual sentiment; sharing the same sentiment with someone; finding oneself on the same wavelength as someone
全力投球
ぜんりょくとうきゅう
using all of one's strength (to); giving (it) everything one has got; going full-out
五体投地
ごたいとうち
prostration; placing knees, hands and forehead on the ground to show utmost respect
投げ出す
なげだす
To throw away; To give up midway
Anime & Manga
MAJOR
Major
Story of a pitcher who 'throws' in baseball.
Games
怒首領蜂
DoDonPachi(1997)
Developer: Cave
Bullet hell shooter 'throwing' curtain fire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 投 mean in Japanese?
投 means throw, discard, abandon, launch into, join, invest in, hurl, give up, sell at a loss.
How do you read 投?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: な.げる、-な.げ (nageru, nage).
How many strokes does 投 have?
投 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 投 a good kanji for a tattoo?
投 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means throw, discard, abandon, launch into, join, invest in, hurl, give up, sell at a loss. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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