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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 敫
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Water flowing intensely.
Symbolism
Turbulent, intense, stimulation. Represents intensity.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
鼓舞激励
こぶげきれい
encouragement; encouragement
恐懼感激
きょうくかんげき
being struck with awe; deeply moved with awe; being struck with awe
叱咤激励
しったげきれい
giving a loud pep talk; encouraging (someone) strongly in a loud voice; giving a loud pep talk
Proverbs & Idioms
激流に棹さす
げきりゅうにさおさす
To pole a boat in rapids
To navigate through turbulent times
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 激 mean in Japanese?
激 means violent, get excited, enraged, chafe, incite.
How do you read 激?
On'yomi: ゲキ (GEKI). Kun'yomi: はげ.しい (hageshii).
How many strokes does 激 have?
激 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 激 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 激 (violent, get excited, enraged, chafe, incite) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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