Kanji for "Bad Luck"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "bad luck". The most popular choice is shown first.

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villain, evil, bad luck, disaster

Reading: kyou

4 strokes · peaceful, dark

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for bad luck?

The most common kanji for "bad luck" is 凶, read as kyou. It means villain, evil, bad luck. Related kanji: 厄 (bad luck).

How many strokes does 凶 have?

凶 has 4 strokes.