没
drown · sink · hide · fall into · disappear · die
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + weapon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and weapon. Sinking into water.
Symbolism
Downfall, confiscation, submerge. Represents sinking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
神出鬼没
しんしゅつきぼつ
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom; appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments
出没自在
しゅつぼつじざい
appearing and disappearing at will; elusive; phantom-like; appearing and disappearing at will
没風流漢
ぼつふうりゅうかん
prosaic person; person of an unromantic turn of mind; philistine; prosaic person
没分暁漢
ぼつぶんぎょうかん
obstinate person; blockhead; obstinate person
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 没 mean in Japanese?
没 means drown, sink, hide, fall into, disappear, die.
How do you read 没?
On'yomi: ボツ、モツ (BOTSU, MOTSU). Kun'yomi: おぼ.れる、しず.む、ない (oboreru, shizumu, nai).
How many strokes does 没 have?
没 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 没 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 没 (drown, sink, hide, fall into, disappear, die) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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