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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
escape · flee · shirk · evade · set free
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
逃=
辶兆
walk + 兆
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and omen. Fleeing after seeing omen.
Symbolism
Escape, flee, run away. Represents escaping.
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
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?
Yes. 逃 (escape, flee, shirk, evade, set free) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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