越
surpass · cross over · move to · exceed · Vietnam
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
走 + 戉
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of run and axe. Running over.
Symbolism
Transcend, cross border, excel. Represents surpassing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Crossing the border
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
呉越同舟
ごえつどうしゅう
bitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance; strange bedfellows; bitter enemies in the same boat
越権行為
えっけんこうい
exceeding one's authority; abusing one's legal authority; ultra vires activities; exceeding one's authority
Poetry
契りきな かたみに袖を しぼりつつ 末の松山 波越さじとは
Poem #42 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 越 mean in Japanese?
越 means surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam.
How do you read 越?
On'yomi: エツ、オツ (ETSU, OTSU). Kun'yomi: こ.す、-こ.す、-ご.し、こ.える、-ご.え (kosu, kosu, goshi, koeru, goe).
How many strokes does 越 have?
越 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 走 (run).
Is 越 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 越 (surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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