越
surpass · cross over · move to · exceed · Vietnam
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of run and axe. Running over.
Symbolism
Transcend, cross border, excel. Represents surpassing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Crossing the border
Component Breakdown
走 + 戉
Words & Expressions
Words written with 越
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
越権行為
えっけんこうい
exceeding one's authority; abusing one's legal authority; ultra vires activities
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
Did we not promise, wringing out each other's sleeves, that waves would never cross Sue-no-Matsuyama?
夏河を越すうれしさよ手に草履
The joy of wading a summer river, sandals in hand.
Anime & Manga
劇場版ポケットモンスター セレビィ 時を越えた遭遇
Pokémon 4Ever
A well-known work with 越 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“exceed”
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?
越 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.