頓
suddenly · immediately · in a hurry · arrange · stay in place · bow · kowtow
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of gather and head. Bowing head.
Symbolism
Setback, concern, suddenly. Represents suddenly.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Component Breakdown
屯 + head
Words & Expressions
Words written with 頓
Four-Character Compounds
閉口頓首
へいこうとんしゅ
being at a complete loss as to what to do; being at one's wit's end; being at a loss for an answer
整理整頓
せいりせいとん
keeping things tidy and in order
頓首再拝
とんしゅさいはい
respectfully yours
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 頓 mean in Japanese?
頓 means suddenly, immediately, in a hurry, arrange, stay in place, bow, kowtow.
How do you read 頓?
On'yomi: トン、トツ (TON, TOTSU). Kun'yomi: にわか.に、とん.と、つまず.く、とみ.に、ぬかずく (niwakani, tonto, tsumazuku, tomini, nukazuku).
How many strokes does 頓 have?
頓 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 頓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
頓 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means suddenly, immediately, in a hurry, arrange, stay in place, bow, kowtow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.