衝
collide · brunt · highway · opposition (astronomy) · thrust · pierce · stab · prick
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
彳 + 重 + 亍
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and heavy. Colliding heavily.
Symbolism
Impact, collision, impulse. Represents colliding.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Running through
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
緩衝地帯
かんしょうちたい
buffer zone; buffer zone
意気衝天
いきしょうてん
in high spirits; in high spirits
怒髪衝天
どはつしょうてん
being in a towering rage; boiling with rage; being in a towering rage
樽俎折衝
そんそせっしょう
diplomatic negotiations at the dinner table; diplomatic bargaining; diplomatic negotiations at the dinner table
Proverbs & Idioms
衝突を避ける
しょうとつをさける
To avoid collision
To prevent conflicts or clashes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 衝 mean in Japanese?
衝 means collide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy), thrust, pierce, stab, prick.
How do you read 衝?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: つ.く (tsuku).
How many strokes does 衝 have?
衝 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 行 (go).
Is 衝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 衝 (collide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy), thrust, pierce, stab, prick) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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