遭
encounter · meet · party · association · interview · join
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and comrade. Meeting comrade while advancing.
Symbolism
Encounter, disaster, meet. Represents encountering.
Component Breakdown
walk + 曹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 遭
Four-Character Compounds
遭難信号
そうなんしんごう
Distress signal; A sign calling for rescue in danger
Anime & Manga
劇場版ポケットモンスター セレビィ 時を越えた遭遇
Pokémon 4Ever
A well-known work with 遭 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 遭 mean in Japanese?
遭 means encounter, meet, party, association, interview, join.
How do you read 遭?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: あ.う、あ.わせる (au, awaseru).
How many strokes does 遭 have?
遭 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 遭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
遭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means encounter, meet, party, association, interview, join. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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