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溺
On'yomi
デキ・ジョウ・ニョウ
DEKI / JOU / NYOU
Kun'yomi
いばり・おぼ.れる
ibari / oboreru
drown · indulge
Details
Strokes13
Radical水water(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and weak. Drowning weakly in water.
Symbolism
Drown, drowning, dote. Represents drowning.
Component Breakdown
溺=
氵弱
water + 弱
Words & Expressions
Words written with 溺
溺れるおぼれるwallow in
Proverbs & Idioms
溺れる者は藁をも掴む
おぼれるものはわらをもつかむ
A drowning man clutches at straws
The desperate will grasp at anything
Other kanji with the same meaning
“drown”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 溺 mean in Japanese?
溺 means drown, indulge.
How do you read 溺?
On'yomi: デキ、ジョウ、ニョウ (DEKI, JOU, NYOU). Kun'yomi: いばり、おぼ.れる (ibari, oboreru).
How many strokes does 溺 have?
溺 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 溺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
溺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means drown, indulge. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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