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Component Breakdown
討=
言寸
speech + inch
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and measure. Attacking with words.
Symbolism
Discussion, subjugation, examination. Represents attacking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
討って出る
うってでる
Go on the offensive
Take proactive aggressive action
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 討 mean in Japanese?
討 means chastise, attack, defeat, destroy, conquer.
How do you read 討?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: う.つ (utsu).
How many strokes does 討 have?
討 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 討 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 討 (chastise, attack, defeat, destroy, conquer) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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