狂
lunatic · insane · crazy · confuse
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and king. Dog like king, crazy.
Symbolism
Madness, frenzy, crazy. Represents abnormality.
Component Breakdown
animal + king
Words & Expressions
Words written with 狂
Four-Character Compounds
狂喜乱舞
きょうきらんぶ
boisterous dance; dancing wildly
狂言綺語
きょうげんきご
make-believe fiction
狂瀾怒涛
きょうらんどとう
maelstrom; the state of affairs being in great turmoil
Proverbs & Idioms
狂気と天才は紙一重
きょうきとてんさいはかみひとえ
Madness and genius are a hair's breadth apart
The line between insanity and brilliance is thin
Anime & Manga
デスマーチからはじまる異世界狂想曲
Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody
A well-known work with 狂 in its Japanese title.
デート・ア・ライブ II 狂三スターフェスティバル
Date A Live II: Kurumi Star Festival
A well-known work with 狂 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“confuse”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 狂 mean in Japanese?
狂 means lunatic, insane, crazy, confuse.
How do you read 狂?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: くる.う、くる.おしい、くるお.しい (kuruu, kuruoshii, kuruoshii).
How many strokes does 狂 have?
狂 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 狂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
狂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lunatic, insane, crazy, confuse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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