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On'yomi
タイ
TAI
Kun'yomi
いただ.く
itadaku

be crowned with · live under (a ruler) · receive

Details

Strokes17
Frequency#2332
Radicalhalberd(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes17

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of different and weapon. Receiving with weapon.

Symbolism

Receive, accept, coronation. Represents receiving.

Related Culture & Scenes

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

不倶戴天

ふぐたいてん

cannot allow (oneself) to live (with someone) under the canopy of heaven; cannot allow (the sworn enemy) to live in this world; irreconcilable (enemy); cannot allow (oneself) to live (with someone) under the canopy of heaven

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 戴 mean in Japanese?

戴 means be crowned with, live under (a ruler), receive.

How do you read 戴?

On'yomi: タイ (TAI). Kun'yomi: いただ.く (itadaku).

How many strokes does 戴 have?

戴 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 戈 (halberd).

Is 戴 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 戴 (be crowned with, live under (a ruler), receive) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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