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Component Breakdown
犯=
犭㔾
animal + 㔾
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and phonetic. Dog committing offense.
Symbolism
Crime, criminal, violation. Represents committing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing a song
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一生不犯
いっしょうふぼん
(strict) observance of the Buddhist precept of lifelong celibacy; (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
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?
Yes. 犯 (crime, sin, offense) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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