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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Striking with hand.
Symbolism
Eradication, bruise, sumo. Represents striking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
撲=
扌菐
hand + 菐
Words & Expressions
Words written with 撲
Anime & Manga
撲殺天使ドクロちゃん
Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan
A well-known work with 撲 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
撲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means slap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.