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鋭

On'yomi
エイ
EI
Kun'yomi
するど.い
surudoi

pointed · sharpness · edge · weapon · sharp · violent

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1395
Radical金gold(8)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of metal and exchange. Sharp metal blade.

Symbolism

Sharp, keen, acute. Represents sharpness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Sharp gaze

Component Breakdown

鋭=
金兑

metal + 兑

Words & Expressions

Words written with 鋭

鋭利えいりsharp
精鋭せいえいelite
鋭いするどいpointed
気鋭きえいspirited
鋭角えいかくacute angle
新鋭しんえいup-and-comer

Four-Character Compounds

少壮気鋭

しょうそうきえい

young and energetic; up-and-coming

新進気鋭

しんしんきえい

young and energetic; up-and-coming

少数精鋭

しょうすうせいえい

elect (select) few

鋭い眼光

するどいがんこう

A piercing gaze; Eyes that see through everything

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 鋭 mean in Japanese?

鋭 means pointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent.

How do you read 鋭?

On'yomi: エイ (EI). Kun'yomi: するど.い (surudoi).

How many strokes does 鋭 have?

鋭 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).

Is 鋭 a good kanji for a tattoo?

鋭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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