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On'yomi
シュウ
SHUU
Kun'yomi
みにく.い・しこ
minikui / shiko

ugly · unclean · shame · bad looking

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Strokes17
Frequency#2074
Radicalwine(7)

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Strokes17

Component Breakdown

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wine + demon

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of wine and demon. Demon drunk on wine.

Symbolism

Ugly, hideous, disgrace. Represents ugliness.

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

醜い争い

みにくいあらそい

An ugly dispute; A disgraceful conflict

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 醜 mean in Japanese?

醜 means ugly, unclean, shame, bad looking.

How do you read 醜?

On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: みにく.い、しこ (minikui, shiko).

How many strokes does 醜 have?

醜 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).

Is 醜 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Be careful. 醜 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.

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