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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of how and strike. Striking strongly.
Symbolism
Resolute, firm, determination. Represents unshakable strength.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Showing strength
Component Breakdown
豙 + weapon
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
剛毅果断
ごうきかだん
dauntless and decisive; with fortitude and resolution
Proverbs & Idioms
毅然たる態度
きぜんたるたいど
A resolute attitude
A firm and unwavering stance
Related Figures & Stories
寺内正毅
Name contains 毅
Count Terauchi Masatake was a Japanese military officer and politician who served as prime minister of Japan from 1916 to 1918.
Wikipedia臧式毅
Name contains 毅
Zang Shiyi was a Chinese general and Governor of Liaoning Province at the time of the invasion of Manchuria in 1932.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 毅 mean in Japanese?
毅 means strong.
How do you read 毅?
On'yomi: キ、ギ (KI, GI). Kun'yomi: つよ.い (tsuyoi).
How many strokes does 毅 have?
毅 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 殳 (weapon).
Is 毅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
毅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means strong. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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