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On'yomi
ツウ
TSUU
Kun'yomi
いた.い・いた.む・いた.ましい・いた.める
itai / itamu / itamashii / itameru

pain · hurt · damage · bruise

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#903
Radicalsickness(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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疒 + 甬

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of illness and phonetic. Illness being painful.

Symbolism

Painful, pain, feel keenly. Represents pain.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

痛快無比

つうかいむひ

very thrilling; extremely delightful; awfully pleasant; very thrilling

疾痛惨憺

しっつうさんたん

terrible worry; extreme anxiety; terrible worry

Proverbs & Idioms

痛い目に遭う

いたいめにあう

To have a painful experience

To learn the hard way

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 痛 mean in Japanese?

痛 means pain, hurt, damage, bruise.

How do you read 痛?

On'yomi: ツウ (TSUU). Kun'yomi: いた.い、いた.む、いた.ましい、いた.める (itai, itamu, itamashii, itameru).

How many strokes does 痛 have?

痛 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).

Is 痛 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 痛 (pain, hurt, damage, bruise) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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