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殴
On'yomi
オウ
OU
Kun'yomi
なぐ.る
naguru
assault · hit · beat · thrash
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Simplified form. Hitting with club.
Symbolism
Beating, violence, attack. Represents physical violence.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Fistfight
Component Breakdown
殴=
区殳
区 + weapon
Words & Expressions
Words written with 殴
殴るなぐるpunch
Proverbs & Idioms
殴り込みをかける
なぐりこみをかける
To launch a raid
To attack enemy territory directly
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 殴 mean in Japanese?
殴 means assault, hit, beat, thrash.
How do you read 殴?
On'yomi: オウ (OU). Kun'yomi: なぐ.る (naguru).
How many strokes does 殴 have?
殴 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 殳 (weapon).
Is 殴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
殴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means assault, hit, beat, thrash. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.