奪
rob · take by force · snatch away · dispossess · plunder · usurp
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
奞 + inch
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of big, bird, and again. Taking big bird again.
Symbolism
Seizure, plunder, take. Represents seizing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
生殺与奪
せいさつよだつ
(having) life-and-death power (over); (having) life-and-death power (over)
換骨奪胎
かんこつだったい
adaptation (of a poem, novel, etc.); recasting; rewriting; adaptation (of a poem, novel, etc.)
奪い合い
うばいあい
A scramble; Fighting over something
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 奪 mean in Japanese?
奪 means rob, take by force, snatch away, dispossess, plunder, usurp.
How do you read 奪?
On'yomi: ダツ (DATSU). Kun'yomi: うば.う (ubau).
How many strokes does 奪 have?
奪 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 奪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 奪 (rob, take by force, snatch away, dispossess, plunder, usurp) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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