惑
beguile · delusion · perplexity
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
或 + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'enclosure' (或) with 'heart' (心), depicting a heart lost within boundaries. Means confusion and bewilderment.
Symbolism
Symbolizes doubt, temptation, and perplexity. Represents states where correct judgment fails and hearts waver.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
知者不惑
ちしゃふわく
a wise person always follows the right course; a wise man never wavers; a wise person always follows the right course
迷惑千万
めいわくせんばん
great nuisance; extremely annoying; quite embarrassing; great nuisance
四十不惑
しじゅうふわく
at age forty, one has no doubts; at age forty, one has no doubts
迷惑至極
めいわくしごく
great nuisance; extremely annoying; quite embarrassing; great nuisance
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 惑 mean in Japanese?
惑 means beguile, delusion, perplexity.
How do you read 惑?
On'yomi: ワク (WAKU). Kun'yomi: まど.う (madou).
How many strokes does 惑 have?
惑 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 惑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 惑 (beguile, delusion, perplexity) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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