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On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
は.ねる・と.ぶ・-と.び
haneru / tobu / tobi

hop · leap up · spring · jerk · prance · buck · splash · sputter · snap

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1716
Radicalfoot(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of foot and omen. Jumping with foot.

Symbolism

Jump, leap, hop. Represents jumping.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Embracing hope

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

跳梁跋扈

ちょうりょうばっこ

being rampant; domination; being rampant

跋扈跳梁

ばっこちょうりょう

evildoers being rampant and roaming at will; evildoers being rampant and roaming at will

Proverbs & Idioms

跳ね返りが強い

はねかえりがつよい

Strong bounce-back

Being rebellious or resistant to control

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 跳 mean in Japanese?

跳 means hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance, buck, splash, sputter, snap.

How do you read 跳?

On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: は.ねる、と.ぶ、-と.び (haneru, tobu, tobi).

How many strokes does 跳 have?

跳 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).

Is 跳 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 跳 (hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance, buck, splash, sputter, snap) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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