敗
failure · defeat · reversal
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
shell + strike
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and strike. Defeating shell.
Symbolism
Failure, defeat, lose. Represents losing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
優勝劣敗
ゆうしょうれっぱい
survival of the fittest; survival of the fittest
驕兵必敗
きょうへいひっぱい
defeat is inevitable for an overconfident army; being arrogant and overconfident inevitably leads to defeat; pride comes before a fall; defeat is inevitable for an overconfident army
堕落腐敗
だらくふはい
debasement; corruption; degradation; debasement
腐敗堕落
ふはいだらく
debasement; corruption; degradation; debasement
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 敗 mean in Japanese?
敗 means failure, defeat, reversal.
How do you read 敗?
On'yomi: ハイ (HAI). Kun'yomi: やぶ.れる (yabureru).
How many strokes does 敗 have?
敗 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).
Is 敗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 敗 (failure, defeat, reversal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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