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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and measure. Attacking with words.
Symbolism
Discussion, subjugation, examination. Represents attacking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
speech + inch
Words & Expressions
Words written with 討
Proverbs & Idioms
討って出る
うってでる
Go on the offensive
Take proactive aggressive action
Anime & Manga
無職転生 ～異世界行ったら本気だす～ 第2クール エリスのゴブリン討伐
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Cour 2 - Eris the Goblin Slayer
A well-known work with 討 in its Japanese title.
ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time
A well-known work with 討 in its Japanese title.
隣の席になった美少女が惚れさせようとからかってくるがいつの間にか返り討ちにしていた
Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer!
A well-known work with 討 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
討 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chastise, attack, defeat, destroy, conquer. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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