傷
wound · hurt · injure · impair · pain · injury · cut · gash · scar · weak point
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and phonetic. Person being wounded.
Symbolism
Injury, wound, hurt. Represents wound.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Acknowledging weakness
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
傷弓の鳥
しょうきゅうのとり
(person who is) once bitten twice shy; someone who has become overly cautious due to a bad experience; (person who is) once bitten twice shy
Proverbs & Idioms
傷口に塩を塗る
きずぐちにしおをぬる
Rubbing salt in the wound
Making a bad situation worse
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 傷 mean in Japanese?
傷 means wound, hurt, injure, impair, pain, injury, cut, gash, scar, weak point.
How do you read 傷?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: きず、いた.む、いた.める (kizu, itamu, itameru).
How many strokes does 傷 have?
傷 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 傷 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 傷 (wound, hurt, injure, impair, pain, injury, cut, gash, scar, weak point) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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