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遭
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
あ.う・あ.わせる
au / awaseru
encounter · meet · party · association · interview · join
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
遭=
辶曹
walk + 曹
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and comrade. Meeting comrade while advancing.
Symbolism
Encounter, disaster, meet. Represents encountering.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
遭難信号
そうなんしんごう
Distress signal; A sign calling for rescue in danger
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?
Yes. 遭 (encounter, meet, party, association, interview, join) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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