襲
attack · advance on · succeed to · pile · heap
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dragon and clothing. Attacking with layered clothes.
Symbolism
Attack, succession, surprise attack. Represents attacking.
Component Breakdown
dragon + clothes
Words & Expressions
Words written with 襲
Four-Character Compounds
襲名披露
しゅうめいひろう
announcing the succession to another's stage name
Proverbs & Idioms
虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず
こけつにいらずんばこしをえず
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Without taking risks, you cannot achieve great things
Anime & Manga
ポケットモンスター ミュウツーの逆襲
Pokémon: The First Movie
A well-known work with 襲 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 襲 mean in Japanese?
襲 means attack, advance on, succeed to, pile, heap.
How do you read 襲?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: おそ.う、かさ.ね (osou, kasane).
How many strokes does 襲 have?
襲 has 22 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 襲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
襲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means attack, advance on, succeed to, pile, heap. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.