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Component Breakdown
凶=
凵㐅
凵 + 㐅
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person falling in hole. Ominous.
Symbolism
Evil, disaster, misfortune. Represents bad things.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
吉凶禍福
きっきょうかふく
good and bad fortune, and weal and woe; good and bad fortune, and weal and woe
Proverbs & Idioms
凶を吉に転ずる
きょうをきちにてんずる
Turn misfortune into fortune
To transform bad luck into good
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 凶 mean in Japanese?
凶 means villain, evil, bad luck, disaster.
How do you read 凶?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU).
How many strokes does 凶 have?
凶 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 凵 (container).
Is 凶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 凶 (villain, evil, bad luck, disaster) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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