逃
escape · flee · shirk · evade · set free
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and omen. Fleeing after seeing omen.
Symbolism
Escape, flee, run away. Represents escaping.
Component Breakdown
walk + 兆
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
逃がした魚は大きい
にがしたさかなはおおきい
The escaped fish was big
What we lost seems more valuable in hindsight
Anime & Manga
逃げ上手の若君
The Elusive Samurai
A well-known work with 逃 in its Japanese title.
現実逃避してたらボロボロになった話
My Alcoholic Escape from Reality
A well-known work with 逃 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 逃 mean in Japanese?
逃 means escape, flee, shirk, evade, set free.
How do you read 逃?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: に.げる、に.がす、のが.す、のが.れる (nigeru, nigasu, nogasu, nogareru).
How many strokes does 逃 have?
逃 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 逃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
逃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means escape, flee, shirk, evade, set free. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.