脱
undress · removing · escape from · get rid of · be left out · take off
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
moon + 兑
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and exchange. Flesh coming off.
Symbolism
Escape, dropout, take off. Represents removing.
Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual practice of "escaping" attachment. "Transcending the mundane" means a state beyond worldly matters; "liberation" is final freedom from reincarnation.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
円転滑脱
えんてんかつだつ
suave; tactful; smooth; suave
軽妙洒脱
けいみょうしゃだつ
witty; smart and polished; witty
円滑洒脱
えんかつしゃだつ
being smooth, free and easy; refined and unconventional; being smooth, free and easy
滑稽洒脱
こっけいしゃだつ
smooth-talking and polished; witty; free, easy, and urbane; smooth-talking and polished
杜撰脱漏
ずさんだつろう
careless (slipshod) and with many omissions; careless (slipshod) and with many omissions
脱皮する
だっぴする
To shed one's skin; To grow by leaving the old self behind
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 脱 mean in Japanese?
脱 means undress, removing, escape from, get rid of, be left out, take off.
How do you read 脱?
On'yomi: ダツ (DATSU). Kun'yomi: ぬ.ぐ、ぬ.げる (nugu, nugeru).
How many strokes does 脱 have?
脱 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 脱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 脱 (undress, removing, escape from, get rid of, be left out, take off) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.