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陥
On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
おちい.る・おとしい.れる
ochiiru / otoshiireru
collapse · fall into · cave in · fall (castle) · slide into
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and phonetic. Hill collapsing.
Symbolism
Fall, defect, trap. Represents falling.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 陥
陥没かんぼつcave-in
陥落かんらくyielding
欠陥けっかんdeformity
Proverbs & Idioms
陥穽に落ちる
かんせいにおちる
To fall into a pit
To be caught in a trap
Other kanji with the same meaning
“collapse”
“fall into”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 陥 mean in Japanese?
陥 means collapse, fall into, cave in, fall (castle), slide into.
How do you read 陥?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: おちい.る、おとしい.れる (ochiiru, otoshiireru).
How many strokes does 陥 have?
陥 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 陥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
陥 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means collapse, fall into, cave in, fall (castle), slide into. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.