脱
undress · removing · escape from · get rid of · be left out · take off
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and exchange. Flesh coming off.
Symbolism
Escape, dropout, take off. Represents removing.
Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual practice of "escaping" attachment. "Transcending the mundane" means a state beyond worldly matters; "liberation" is final freedom from reincarnation.
Component Breakdown
moon + 兑
Words & Expressions
Words written with 脱
Four-Character Compounds
円転滑脱
えんてんかつだつ
suave; tactful; smooth
軽妙洒脱
けいみょうしゃだつ
witty; smart and polished
円滑洒脱
えんかつしゃだつ
being smooth, free and easy; refined and unconventional
滑稽洒脱
こっけいしゃだつ
smooth-talking and polished; witty; free, easy, and urbane
杜撰脱漏
ずさんだつろう
careless (slipshod) and with many omissions
脱皮する
だっぴする
To shed one's skin; To grow by leaving the old self behind
Anime & Manga
Aランクパーティを離脱した俺は、元教え子たちと迷宮深部を目指す。
I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths!
A well-known work with 脱 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 脱 mean in Japanese?
脱 means undress, removing, escape from, get rid of, be left out, take off.
How do you read 脱?
On'yomi: ダツ (DATSU). Kun'yomi: ぬ.ぐ、ぬ.げる (nugu, nugeru).
How many strokes does 脱 have?
脱 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 脱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
脱 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means undress, removing, escape from, get rid of, be left out, take off. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.