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虜
On'yomi
リョ・ロ
RYO / RO
Kun'yomi
とりこ・とりく
toriko / toriku
captive · barbarian · low epithet for the enemy
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'tiger' (虍) with 'man' (男), depicting someone captured like prey by a tiger—a prisoner or someone whose heart is captured.
Symbolism
Symbolizes captivity, fascination, and being captivated. Represents being caught by irresistible charm.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
虜=
虍男
tiger + 男
Words & Expressions
Words written with 虜
捕虜ほりょpow
Other kanji with the same meaning
“barbarian”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 虜 mean in Japanese?
虜 means captive, barbarian, low epithet for the enemy.
How do you read 虜?
On'yomi: リョ、ロ (RYO, RO). Kun'yomi: とりこ、とりく (toriko, toriku).
How many strokes does 虜 have?
虜 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 虍 (tiger).
Is 虜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
虜 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means captive, barbarian, low epithet for the enemy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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