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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and moreover. Dog aiming.
Symbolism
Sniper, aim, target. Represents aiming.
Component Breakdown
狙=
犭且
animal + 且
Words & Expressions
Words written with 狙
狙うねらうaim at
Four-Character Compounds
狙い撃ち
ねらいうち
Targeted attack; To aim at a specific target
Anime & Manga
おそらくカノジョは俺の兄貴を狙ってる
Osoraku Kanojo wa Ore no Aniki wo Neratteru
A well-known work with 狙 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“shadow”
“stalk”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 狙 mean in Japanese?
狙 means aim at, sight, shadow, stalk.
How do you read 狙?
On'yomi: ソ、ショ (SO, SHO). Kun'yomi: ねら.う、ねら.い (nerau, nerai).
How many strokes does 狙 have?
狙 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 狙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
狙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means aim at, sight, shadow, stalk. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.