鷹
hawk
Details
Description
Hawk - the hunting bird of falconry, standing for keen sight, patience and controlled ferocity.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and bird. Hawk bird.
Symbolism
Hawk, falconry, bird of prey. Represents hawk.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Tradition of falconry
Component Breakdown
䧹 + bird
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
能ある鷹は爪を隠す
のうあるたかはつめをかくす
A capable hawk hides its talons
The truly skilled don't show off
Anime & Manga
履いてください、鷹峰さん
Please Put Them On, Takamine-san
A well-known work with 鷹 in its Japanese title.
天久鷹央の推理カルテ
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective
A well-known work with 鷹 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
鷹司房子
Name contains 鷹
Takatsukasa Fusako , also known as Shinjōsaimon-in , was an empress consort of Japan.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 鷹 mean in Japanese?
鷹 means hawk. Hawk - the hunting bird of falconry, standing for keen sight, patience and controlled ferocity.
How do you read 鷹?
On'yomi: ヨウ、オウ (YOU, OU). Kun'yomi: たか (taka).
How many strokes does 鷹 have?
鷹 has 24 strokes. Its radical is 鳥 (bird).
Is 鷹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鷹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hawk. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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