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Radical風wind(9)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'wind' (風) with 'stand' (立), representing wind blowing vigorously—dashing appearance.
Symbolism
Symbolizes dashingness, refreshingness, and vigor. Represents advancing refreshingly and powerfully like wind.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Blown by the wind
Component Breakdown
颯=
立風
stand + wind
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
英姿颯爽
えいしさっそう
cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure
Other kanji with the same meaning
“quick”
Similar Kanji
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 颯 mean in Japanese?
颯 means sudden, quick, sound of the wind.
How do you read 颯?
On'yomi: サツ、ソウ (SATSU, SOU). Kun'yomi: さっ.と (satto).
How many strokes does 颯 have?
颯 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 風 (wind).
Is 颯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
颯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sudden, quick, sound of the wind. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.