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Strokes11
Radical手hand(4)
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Catching quickly with hand.
Symbolism
Quick, agile, victory. Represents swiftness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Competing for speed
Component Breakdown
捷=
扌疌
hand + 疌
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
捷径を行く
しょうけいをゆく
To take a shortcut
To choose the quick and easy path
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 捷 mean in Japanese?
捷 means victory, fast.
How do you read 捷?
On'yomi: ショウ、ソウ (SHOU, SOU). Kun'yomi: はや.い (hayai).
How many strokes does 捷 have?
捷 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 捷 a good kanji for a tattoo?
捷 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means victory, fast. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.