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抗
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
あらが.う
aragau
confront · resist · defy · oppose
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Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and high. Resisting with hand.
Symbolism
Resistance, opposition, protest. Represents opposing.
Component Breakdown
抗=
扌亢
hand + 亢
Words & Expressions
Words written with 抗
抗争こうそうfeud
抗原こうげんantigen
抗議こうぎprotest
抗体こうたいantibody
抵抗ていこうresistor
抗戦こうせんresistance
Four-Character Compounds
不可抗力
ふかこうりょく
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability
Proverbs & Idioms
抗うことなかれ
あらがうことなかれ
Do not resist
Sometimes it's better not to fight the current
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 抗 mean in Japanese?
抗 means confront, resist, defy, oppose.
How do you read 抗?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: あらが.う (aragau).
How many strokes does 抗 have?
抗 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 抗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
抗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means confront, resist, defy, oppose. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.