没
drown · sink · hide · fall into · disappear · die
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and weapon. Sinking into water.
Symbolism
Downfall, confiscation, submerge. Represents sinking.
Component Breakdown
water + weapon
Words & Expressions
Words written with 没
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
出没自在
しゅつぼつじざい
appearing and disappearing at will; elusive; phantom-like
没風流漢
ぼつふうりゅうかん
prosaic person; person of an unromantic turn of mind; philistine
没分暁漢
ぼつぶんぎょうかん
obstinate person; blockhead
Anime & Manga
日本沈没2020
Japan Sinks: 2020
A well-known work with 没 in its Japanese title.
没落予定の貴族だけど、暇だったから魔法を極めてみた
I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic
A well-known work with 没 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
没 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means drown, sink, hide, fall into, disappear, die. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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