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Component Breakdown
撲=
扌菐
hand + 菐
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Striking with hand.
Symbolism
Eradication, bruise, sumo. Represents striking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 撲 mean in Japanese?
撲 means slap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak.
How do you read 撲?
On'yomi: ボク (BOKU).
How many strokes does 撲 have?
撲 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 撲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 撲 (slap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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