Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
龶 + 母
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of life and mother. Poison of birth mother.
Symbolism
Poison, addiction, toxic. Represents poison.
Anime & Manga
名探偵コナン
Detective Conan(1994)
Detective manga solving 'poison' murder cases.
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逆転裁判
Ace Attorney(2001)
Developer: Capcom
Courtroom game solving various cases including 'poisoning.'
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Four-Character Compounds
以毒制毒
いどくせいどく
using poisonous medication to control poison; fighting evil with evil; fighting fire with fire; using poisonous medication to control poison
Proverbs & Idioms
毒を食らわば皿まで
どくをくらわばさらまで
If you've eaten poison, lick the plate
In for a penny, in for a pound
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 毒 mean in Japanese?
毒 means poison, virus, venom, germ, harm, injury, spite.
How do you read 毒?
On'yomi: ドク (DOKU).
How many strokes does 毒 have?
毒 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 毋 (do not).
Is 毒 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 毒 (poison, virus, venom, germ, harm, injury, spite) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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