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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and phonetic. Dog committing offense.
Symbolism
Crime, criminal, violation. Represents committing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing a song
Component Breakdown
犯=
犭㔾
animal + 㔾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 犯
犯すおかすravish
犯人はんにんoffender
共犯きょうはんcomplicity
戦犯せんぱんwar criminal
犯行はんこうcriminal act
主犯しゅはんprincipal offence
Four-Character Compounds
一生不犯
いっしょうふぼん
(strict) observance of the Buddhist precept of lifelong celibacy
罪を犯す
つみをおかす
Commit a crime; Do something against the law
Anime & Manga
天空侵犯
High-Rise Invasion
A well-known work with 犯 in its Japanese title.
予告犯
Prophecy
A well-known work with 犯 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“crime”
“offense”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 犯 mean in Japanese?
犯 means crime, sin, offense.
How do you read 犯?
On'yomi: ハン、ボン (HAN, BON). Kun'yomi: おか.す (okasu).
How many strokes does 犯 have?
犯 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 犯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
犯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means crime, sin, offense. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.