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Component Breakdown
軗 + hand
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and hand. Striking with hand.
Symbolism
Attack, shock, blow. Represents striking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
人身攻撃
じんしんこうげき
personal attack; ad hominem attack; personal attack
波状攻撃
はじょうこうげき
attacking in waves; attacking in waves
乱射乱撃
らんしゃらんげき
random shooting; random shooting
先制攻撃
せんせいこうげき
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike; preemptive strike
鼓腹撃壌
こふくげきじょう
(people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace; (people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace
先手必勝
せんてひっしょう
First strike wins; Those who attack first have the advantage
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 撃 mean in Japanese?
撃 means beat, attack, defeat, conquer.
How do you read 撃?
On'yomi: ゲキ (GEKI). Kun'yomi: う.つ (utsu).
How many strokes does 撃 have?
撃 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 撃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 撃 (beat, attack, defeat, conquer) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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