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逮

On'yomi
タイ
TAI

apprehend · chase

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#766
Radical辶walk(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and slave. Advancing to catch slave.

Symbolism

Arrest, pursuit, catch up. Represents arresting.

Component Breakdown

逮=
辶隶

walk + 隶

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 逮 mean in Japanese?

逮 means apprehend, chase.

How do you read 逮?

On'yomi: タイ (TAI).

How many strokes does 逮 have?

逮 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).

Is 逮 a good kanji for a tattoo?

逮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means apprehend, chase. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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