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On'yomi
ハク
HAKU
Kun'yomi
せま.る
semaru

urge · force · imminent · spur on

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#773
Radicalwalk(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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walk + white

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and white. Advancing and pressing.

Symbolism

Force, urgency, press. Represents pressing.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

迫り来る危機

せまりくるきき

Approaching crisis

Danger that draws near

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 迫 mean in Japanese?

迫 means urge, force, imminent, spur on.

How do you read 迫?

On'yomi: ハク (HAKU). Kun'yomi: せま.る (semaru).

How many strokes does 迫 have?

迫 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).

Is 迫 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 迫 (urge, force, imminent, spur on) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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