敗
failure · defeat · reversal
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and strike. Defeating shell.
Symbolism
Failure, defeat, lose. Represents losing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
shell + strike
Words & Expressions
Words written with 敗
Four-Character Compounds
優勝劣敗
ゆうしょうれっぱい
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
堕落腐敗
だらくふはい
debasement; corruption; degradation
腐敗堕落
ふはいだらく
debasement; corruption; degradation
Anime & Manga
最弱無敗の神装機竜《バハムート》
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle
A well-known work with 敗 in its Japanese title.
楠木さんは高校デビューに失敗している
Kusunoki’s Flunking Her High School Glow-Up
A well-known work with 敗 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
敗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means failure, defeat, reversal. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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