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陥
On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
おちい.る・おとしい.れる
ochiiru / otoshiireru
collapse · fall into · cave in · fall (castle) · slide into
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and phonetic. Hill collapsing.
Symbolism
Fall, defect, trap. Represents falling.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
陥穽に落ちる
かんせいにおちる
To fall into a pit
To be caught in a trap
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 陥 mean in Japanese?
陥 means collapse, fall into, cave in, fall (castle), slide into.
How do you read 陥?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: おちい.る、おとしい.れる (ochiiru, otoshiireru).
How many strokes does 陥 have?
陥 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 陥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 陥 (collapse, fall into, cave in, fall (castle), slide into) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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