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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of vehicle and axe. Cutting with axe.
Symbolism
Novel, cut, behead. Represents cutting.
Component Breakdown
斬=
車斤
car + axe
Words & Expressions
Words written with 斬
斬るきるlop
斬新ざんしんinnovative
Four-Character Compounds
斬新奇抜
ざんしんきばつ
novel; unconventional; cutting-edge
Proverbs & Idioms
斬新な発想
ざんしんなはっそう
A cutting-edge idea
Fresh and innovative thinking
Anime & Manga
アカメが斬る！
Akame ga Kill!
A well-known work with 斬 in its Japanese title.
アカメが斬る！零
Akame ga KILL! ZERO
A well-known work with 斬 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“kill”
“murder”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 斬 mean in Japanese?
斬 means beheading, kill, murder.
How do you read 斬?
On'yomi: ザン、サン、セン、ゼン (ZAN, SAN, SEN, ZEN). Kun'yomi: き.る (kiru).
How many strokes does 斬 have?
斬 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 斤 (axe).
Is 斬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
斬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means beheading, kill, murder. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.