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Component Breakdown
賊=
貝戎
shell + 戎
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and weapon. Weapon stealing shell.
Symbolism
Pirate, thief, rebel. Represents thief.
Anime & Manga
ONE PIECE
One Piece(1997)
Adventure to become King of the 'Pirates.' World's best-selling manga.
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ペルソナ5
Persona 5(2016)
Developer: Atlus
Story of high schoolers who steal hearts as 'phantom thieves.'
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Four-Character Compounds
乱臣賊子
らんしんぞくし
rebels against one's lord and one's parents; rebellious (treacherous) subject; traitor; rebels against one's lord and one's parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 賊 mean in Japanese?
賊 means burglar, rebel, traitor, robber.
How do you read 賊?
On'yomi: ゾク (ZOKU).
How many strokes does 賊 have?
賊 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 賊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 賊 (burglar, rebel, traitor, robber) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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