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Component Breakdown
挑=
扌兆
hand + 兆
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and omen. Challenging with hand.
Symbolism
Challenge, provocation, challenge. Represents challenging.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Nurturing love
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
挑戦なくして成長なし
ちょうせんなくしてせいちょうなし
No challenge, no growth
Growth requires stepping out of one's comfort zone
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 挑 mean in Japanese?
挑 means challenge, contend for, make love to.
How do you read 挑?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: いど.む (idomu).
How many strokes does 挑 have?
挑 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 挑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 挑 (challenge, contend for, make love to) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.