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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of run and summon. Running beyond summon.
Symbolism
Transcend, exceed, over. Represents exceeding.
Component Breakdown
走 + 召
Words & Expressions
Words written with 超
Proverbs & Idioms
超然として動ぜず
ちょうぜんとしてどうぜず
Remain transcendent and unmoved
Stay above worldly concerns without being disturbed
Anime & Manga
ドラゴンボール超
Dragon Ball Super
A well-known work with 超 in its Japanese title.
とある科学の超電磁砲
A Certain Scientific Railgun
A well-known work with 超 in its Japanese title.
超人高校生たちは異世界でも余裕で生き抜くようです!
High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even In Another World
A well-known work with 超 in its Japanese title.
超かぐや姫！
Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
A well-known work with 超 in its Japanese title.
超人X
Choujin X
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Related Figures & Stories
梁啓超
Name contains 超
Liang Qichao was a Chinese politician, social and political activist, journalist, and intellectual.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 超 mean in Japanese?
超 means transcend, super-, ultra-.
How do you read 超?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: こ.える、こ.す (koeru, kosu).
How many strokes does 超 have?
超 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 走 (run).
Is 超 a good kanji for a tattoo?
超 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means transcend, super-, ultra-. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.