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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
牙 + hill
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fang and village. Village with fangs.
Symbolism
Evil, obstacle, wicked. Represents wickedness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
破邪顕正
はじゃけんしょう
crushing evil and spreading the truth; crushing evil and spreading the truth
異端邪説
いたんじゃせつ
heretical doctrine (thought, faith); heretical doctrine (thought, faith)
奸佞邪知
かんねいじゃち
wiles and cunning; craftiness and treachery; wiles and cunning
淫祠邪教
いんしじゃきょう
evil heresies; evil heresies
正邪曲直
せいじゃきょくちょく
right and wrong; right or wrong; right and wrong
Proverbs & Idioms
邪は正に勝てず
じゃはせいにかてず
Evil cannot overcome good
Wickedness cannot prevail against righteousness
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 邪 mean in Japanese?
邪 means wicked, injustice, wrong.
How do you read 邪?
On'yomi: ジャ (JA). Kun'yomi: よこし.ま (yokoshima).
How many strokes does 邪 have?
邪 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 邑 (city).
Is 邪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 邪 (wicked, injustice, wrong) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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