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堕
On'yomi
ダ
DA
Kun'yomi
お.ちる・くず.す・くず.れる
ochiru / kuzusu / kuzureru
degenerate · descend to · lapse into
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
堕=
陏土
陏 + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and follow. Falling to earth.
Symbolism
Corruption, abortion, fall. Represents falling.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
堕落腐敗
だらくふはい
debasement; corruption; degradation; debasement
腐敗堕落
ふはいだらく
debasement; corruption; degradation; debasement
堕落する
だらくする
To fall into corruption; To decline morally
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 堕 mean in Japanese?
堕 means degenerate, descend to, lapse into.
How do you read 堕?
On'yomi: ダ (DA). Kun'yomi: お.ちる、くず.す、くず.れる (ochiru, kuzusu, kuzureru).
How many strokes does 堕 have?
堕 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 堕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 堕 (degenerate, descend to, lapse into) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.