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揮
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
ふる.う
furuu
brandish · wave · wag · swing · shake
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
揮=
扌軍
hand + 軍
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and army. Moving army with hand.
Symbolism
Command, demonstrate, wave. Represents exerting power.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
陣頭指揮
じんとうしき
taking command of a corps in a battle; command exercised by the leader of a group; taking command of a corps in a battle
Proverbs & Idioms
揮毫は一瞬
きごうはいっしゅん
A brushstroke takes but a moment
While writing takes an instant, mastery takes years
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 揮 mean in Japanese?
揮 means brandish, wave, wag, swing, shake.
How do you read 揮?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: ふる.う (furuu).
How many strokes does 揮 have?
揮 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 揮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 揮 (brandish, wave, wag, swing, shake) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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