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Component Breakdown
疾=
疒矢
疒 + arrow
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of illness and arrow. Disease fast as arrow.
Symbolism
Disease, sprint, swift. Represents speed and illness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
疾風迅雷
しっぷうじんらい
with lightning speed; with lightning speed
疾風怒濤
しっぷうどとう
storm and stress; Sturm und Drang; storm and stress
大声疾呼
たいせいしっこ
shout with a loud voice; fulminate; vociferate; shout with a loud voice
疾痛惨憺
しっつうさんたん
terrible worry; extreme anxiety; terrible worry
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 疾 mean in Japanese?
疾 means rapidly.
How do you read 疾?
On'yomi: シツ (SHITSU). Kun'yomi: はや.い (hayai).
How many strokes does 疾 have?
疾 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).
Is 疾 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 疾 (rapidly) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.