虐
tyrannize · oppress
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tiger and phonetic. Cruel like tiger.
Symbolism
Abuse, cruelty, oppression. Represents cruel treatment.
Component Breakdown
tiger + 匚 + one
Words & Expressions
Words written with 虐
Four-Character Compounds
暴虐非道
ぼうぎゃくひどう
violent and cruel; tyrannical and atrocious
Proverbs & Idioms
虐げられる者は強くなる
しいたげられるものはつよくなる
The oppressed become strong
Those who suffer adversity develop resilience
Anime & Manga
コープスパーティー Tortured Souls -暴虐された魂の呪叫-
Corpse Party
A well-known work with 虐 in its Japanese title.
劣等眼の転生魔術師 ～虐げられた元勇者は未来の世界を余裕で生き抜く～
Rettougan no Tensei Majutsushi: Shiitagerareta Moto Yuusha wa Mirai no Sekai wo Yoyuu de Ikinuku
A well-known work with 虐 in its Japanese title.
虐殺ハッピーエンド
Gyakusatsu Happy End
A well-known work with 虐 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“oppress”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 虐 mean in Japanese?
虐 means tyrannize, oppress.
How do you read 虐?
On'yomi: ギャク (GYAKU). Kun'yomi: しいた.げる (shiitageru).
How many strokes does 虐 have?
虐 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 虍 (tiger).
Is 虐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
虐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tyrannize, oppress. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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