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虐
On'yomi
ギャク
GYAKU
Kun'yomi
しいた.げる
shiitageru
tyrannize · oppress
Details
Strokes9
Frequency#1464
Radical虍tiger(6)
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
虐=
虍匚一
tiger + 匚 + one
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tiger and phonetic. Cruel like tiger.
Symbolism
Abuse, cruelty, oppression. Represents cruel treatment.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
暴虐非道
ぼうぎゃくひどう
violent and cruel; tyrannical and atrocious; violent and cruel
Proverbs & Idioms
虐げられる者は強くなる
しいたげられるものはつよくなる
The oppressed become strong
Those who suffer adversity develop resilience