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抵
On'yomi
テイ
TEI
resist · reach · touch
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
抵=
扌氐
hand + 氐
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Resisting with hand.
Symbolism
Resistance, mortgage, conflict. Represents resisting.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
抵抗なければ進歩なし
ていこうなければしんぽなし
No resistance, no progress
Overcoming obstacles leads to growth
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 抵 mean in Japanese?
抵 means resist, reach, touch.
How do you read 抵?
On'yomi: テイ (TEI).
How many strokes does 抵 have?
抵 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 抵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 抵 (resist, reach, touch) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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