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踏
On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
ふ.む・ふ.まえる
fumu / fumaeru
step · trample · carry through · appraise · evade payment
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of foot and shoe. Stepping on shoe with foot.
Symbolism
Step, survey, traverse. Represents stepping.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
虎の尾を踏む
とらのおをふむ
Step on a tiger's tail
Do something extremely dangerous
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
奥山に もみぢ踏み分け 鳴く鹿の 声聞く時ぞ 秋は悲しき
Poem #5 from Hyakunin Isshu
猿丸大夫Sarumaru Dayū
9th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 踏 mean in Japanese?
踏 means step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment.
How do you read 踏?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: ふ.む、ふ.まえる (fumu, fumaeru).
How many strokes does 踏 have?
踏 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).
Is 踏 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 踏 (step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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