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痛
On'yomi
ツウ
TSUU
Kun'yomi
いた.い・いた.む・いた.ましい・いた.める
itai / itamu / itamashii / itameru
pain · hurt · damage · bruise
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
痛=
疒甬
疒 + 甬
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of illness and phonetic. Illness being painful.
Symbolism
Painful, pain, feel keenly. Represents pain.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
痛快無比
つうかいむひ
very thrilling; extremely delightful; awfully pleasant; very thrilling
疾痛惨憺
しっつうさんたん
terrible worry; extreme anxiety; terrible worry
Proverbs & Idioms
痛い目に遭う
いたいめにあう
To have a painful experience
To learn the hard way
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 痛 mean in Japanese?
痛 means pain, hurt, damage, bruise.
How do you read 痛?
On'yomi: ツウ (TSUU). Kun'yomi: いた.い、いた.む、いた.ましい、いた.める (itai, itamu, itamashii, itameru).
How many strokes does 痛 have?
痛 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).
Is 痛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 痛 (pain, hurt, damage, bruise) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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