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遭
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
あ.う・あ.わせる
au / awaseru
encounter · meet · party · association · interview · join
Details
Strokes14
Frequency#1554
Radical辶walk(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
遭=
辶曹
walk + 曹
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and comrade. Meeting comrade while advancing.
Symbolism
Encounter, disaster, meet. Represents encountering.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
遭難信号
そうなんしんごう
Distress signal; A sign calling for rescue in danger