銃
gun · arms
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and fill. Weapon filled with metal.
Symbolism
Pistol, firearm, weapon. Represents gun.
Component Breakdown
metal + 充
Words & Expressions
Words written with 銃
Proverbs & Idioms
銃後の守り
じゅうごのまもり
Guarding the home front
Support from those at home for those in battle
Anime & Manga
トライガン
Trigun
Story of an outlaw using guns in a Western-style world. 'Trigun' refers to a triple-barreled gun.
青春×機関銃
Aoharu x Machinegun
A well-known work with 銃 in its Japanese title.
銃夢
Battle Angel Alita
A well-known work with 銃 in its Japanese title.
Games
メタルギアソリッド
Metal Gear Solid(1998)
Developer: Konami
Stealth action using firearms. A story themed on war and nuclear weapons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 銃 mean in Japanese?
銃 means gun, arms.
How do you read 銃?
On'yomi: ジュウ (JUU). Kun'yomi: つつ (tsutsu).
How many strokes does 銃 have?
銃 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 銃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
銃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means gun, arms. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.