驚
wonder · be surprised · frightened · amazed
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of respect and horse. Horse surprised with respect.
Symbolism
Surprise, amazement, unexpected. Represents unexpectedness.
Component Breakdown
敬 + horse
Words & Expressions
Words written with 驚
Four-Character Compounds
驚天動地
きょうてんどうち
astounding; startling; world-shaking
打草驚蛇
だそうきょうだ
prodding the unknown may bring about unnecessary trouble; brushing a patch of grass may startle a snake
Proverbs & Idioms
驚き桃の木山椒の木
おどろきもものきさんしょのき
Surprised peach tree, pepper tree
Expression of great surprise (wordplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 驚 mean in Japanese?
驚 means wonder, be surprised, frightened, amazed.
How do you read 驚?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: おどろ.く、おどろ.かす (odoroku, odorokasu).
How many strokes does 驚 have?
驚 has 22 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).
Is 驚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
驚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means wonder, be surprised, frightened, amazed. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.