跳
hop · leap up · spring · jerk · prance · buck · splash · sputter · snap
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of foot and omen. Jumping with foot.
Symbolism
Jump, leap, hop. Represents jumping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Embracing hope
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
跳梁跋扈
ちょうりょうばっこ
being rampant; domination; being rampant
跋扈跳梁
ばっこちょうりょう
evildoers being rampant and roaming at will; evildoers being rampant and roaming at will
Proverbs & Idioms
跳ね返りが強い
はねかえりがつよい
Strong bounce-back
Being rebellious or resistant to control
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 跳 mean in Japanese?
跳 means hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance, buck, splash, sputter, snap.
How do you read 跳?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: は.ねる、と.ぶ、-と.び (haneru, tobu, tobi).
How many strokes does 跳 have?
跳 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).
Is 跳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 跳 (hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance, buck, splash, sputter, snap) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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