狂
lunatic · insane · crazy · confuse
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
animal + king
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and king. Dog like king, crazy.
Symbolism
Madness, frenzy, crazy. Represents abnormality.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
狂喜乱舞
きょうきらんぶ
boisterous dance; dancing wildly; boisterous dance
狂言綺語
きょうげんきご
make-believe fiction; make-believe fiction
狂瀾怒涛
きょうらんどとう
maelstrom; the state of affairs being in great turmoil; maelstrom
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
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?
Yes. 狂 (lunatic, insane, crazy, confuse) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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