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凄
On'yomi
セイ・サイ
SEI / SAI
Kun'yomi
さむ.い・すご.い・すさ.まじい
samui / sugoi / susamajii
uncanny · weird · threatening · horrible
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
凄=
冫妻
冫 + 妻
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ice and wife. Cold like ice.
Symbolism
Amazing, terrible, fierce. Represents intensity.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
凄まじい勢い
すさまじいいきおい
Tremendous force
An extremely intense and strong momentum
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 凄 mean in Japanese?
凄 means uncanny, weird, threatening, horrible.
How do you read 凄?
On'yomi: セイ、サイ (SEI, SAI). Kun'yomi: さむ.い、すご.い、すさ.まじい (samui, sugoi, susamajii).
How many strokes does 凄 have?
凄 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 冫 (ice).
Is 凄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 凄 (uncanny, weird, threatening, horrible) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.