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苛
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
いじ.める・さいな.む・いらだ.つ・からい・こまかい
ijimeru / sainamu / iradatsu / karai / komakai
torment · scold · chastise
Details
Strokes8
Radical艸grass(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
苛=
艹可
grass + 可
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and phonetic. Prickly like grass.
Symbolism
Bullying, harsh, severe. Represents harsh treatment.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
苛斂誅求
かれんちゅうきゅう
exaction of heavy taxes; imposing oppressive taxes; exaction of heavy taxes
Proverbs & Idioms
苛政は虎よりも猛し
かせいはとらよりもたけし
Tyranny is fiercer than a tiger
Oppressive rule is worse than wild beasts
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 苛 mean in Japanese?
苛 means torment, scold, chastise.
How do you read 苛?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: いじ.める、さいな.む、いらだ.つ、からい、こまかい (ijimeru, sainamu, iradatsu, karai, komakai).
How many strokes does 苛 have?
苛 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 苛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 苛 (torment, scold, chastise) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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