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逸

On'yomi
イツ
ITSU
Kun'yomi
そ.れる・そ.らす・はぐ.れる
soreru / sorasu / hagureru

deviate · idleness · leisure · miss the mark · evade · elude · parry · diverge

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1524
Radical辶walk(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and rabbit. Escaping like rabbit.

Symbolism

Deviation, excellence, miss. Represents going beyond bounds.

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Component Breakdown

逸=
辶兔

walk + 兔

Words & Expressions

Words written with 逸

秀逸しゅういつexcellent
逸話いつわanecdote
逸品いっぴんfine item
逸らすそらすannoy
逸れるそれるdigress

Related Figures & Stories

土屋光逸

Tsuchiya Kōitsu1870–1949

Name contains 逸

Tsuchiya Kōitsu was a Japanese artist in the Shin-hanga movement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 逸 mean in Japanese?

逸 means deviate, idleness, leisure, miss the mark, evade, elude, parry, diverge.

How do you read 逸?

On'yomi: イツ (ITSU). Kun'yomi: そ.れる、そ.らす、はぐ.れる (soreru, sorasu, hagureru).

How many strokes does 逸 have?

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

Is 逸 a good kanji for a tattoo?

逸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means deviate, idleness, leisure, miss the mark, evade, elude, parry, diverge. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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