突
stab · protruding · thrust · pierce · prick · collision · sudden
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hole + dog
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hole and big. Thrusting big from hole.
Symbolism
Suddenly, breakthrough, collision. Represents thrusting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
猪突猛進
ちょとつもうしん
headlong rush; rushing recklessly; headlong rush
唐突千万
とうとつせんばん
very sudden; very abrupt; very sudden
Proverbs & Idioms
突飛な考え
とっぴなかんがえ
An outlandish idea
An eccentric notion beyond common sense
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 突 mean in Japanese?
突 means stab, protruding, thrust, pierce, prick, collision, sudden.
How do you read 突?
On'yomi: トツ、カ (TOTSU, KA). Kun'yomi: つ.く (tsuku).
How many strokes does 突 have?
突 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 穴 (cave).
Is 突 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 突 (stab, protruding, thrust, pierce, prick, collision, sudden) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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