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On'yomi
GU
Kun'yomi
おそれ・おもんぱか.る・はか.る・うれ.える・あざむ.く・あやま.る・のぞ.む・たの.しむ
osore / omonpakaru / hakaru / ureeru / azamuku / ayamaru / nozomu / tanoshimu

fear · uneasiness · anxiety · concern · expectation · consideration

Details

Strokes13
Radicaltiger(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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tiger + 吴

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tiger and Wu. Fearing tiger.

Symbolism

Fear, anxiety, worry. Represents concern.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Conquering fear

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

後顧の虞

こうこのうれい

Lingering worries from behind; Concerns that remain after the fact

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 虞 mean in Japanese?

虞 means fear, uneasiness, anxiety, concern, expectation, consideration.

How do you read 虞?

On'yomi: グ (GU). Kun'yomi: おそれ、おもんぱか.る、はか.る、うれ.える、あざむ.く、あやま.る、のぞ.む、たの.しむ (osore, omonpakaru, hakaru, ureeru, azamuku, ayamaru, nozomu, tanoshimu).

How many strokes does 虞 have?

虞 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 虍 (tiger).

Is 虞 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 虞 (fear, uneasiness, anxiety, concern, expectation, consideration) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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