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On'yomi
シツ
SHITSU
Kun'yomi
はや.い
hayai

rapidly

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1577
Radicalsickness(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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疒 + arrow

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of illness and arrow. Disease fast as arrow.

Symbolism

Disease, sprint, swift. Represents speed and illness.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

疾風迅雷

しっぷうじんらい

with lightning speed; with lightning speed

疾風怒濤

しっぷうどとう

storm and stress; Sturm und Drang; storm and stress

大声疾呼

たいせいしっこ

shout with a loud voice; fulminate; vociferate; shout with a loud voice

疾痛惨憺

しっつうさんたん

terrible worry; extreme anxiety; terrible worry

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 疾 mean in Japanese?

疾 means rapidly.

How do you read 疾?

On'yomi: シツ (SHITSU). Kun'yomi: はや.い (hayai).

How many strokes does 疾 have?

疾 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).

Is 疾 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 疾 (rapidly) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.