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罵
On'yomi
バ
BA
Kun'yomi
ののし.る
nonoshiru
abuse · insult
Details
Description
Abuse - to hurl insults. A harsh character, used for verbal attack and nothing kinder.
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of net and horse. Scolding horse with net.
Symbolism
Abuse, scold, insult. Represents scolding.
Component Breakdown
罵=
罒馬
net + horse
Words & Expressions
Words written with 罵
罵るののしるcurse at
Four-Character Compounds
罵詈雑言
ばりぞうごん
all manner of (verbal) abuse; all kinds of names; abusive language
罵詈讒謗
ばりざんぼう
reviling; vilification; abusive language
Other kanji with the same meaning
“abuse”
“insult”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 罵 mean in Japanese?
罵 means abuse, insult. Abuse - to hurl insults. A harsh character, used for verbal attack and nothing kinder.
How do you read 罵?
On'yomi: バ (BA). Kun'yomi: ののし.る (nonoshiru).
How many strokes does 罵 have?
罵 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 网 (net).
Is 罵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
罵 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means abuse, insult. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.