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Strokes14
Radical風wind(9)
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Component Breakdown
颯=
立風
stand + wind
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'wind' (風) with 'stand' (立), representing wind blowing vigorously—dashing appearance.
Symbolism
Symbolizes dashingness, refreshingness, and vigor. Represents advancing refreshingly and powerfully like wind.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Blown by the wind
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
英姿颯爽
えいしさっそう
cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure; cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 颯 mean in Japanese?
颯 means sudden, quick, sound of the wind.
How do you read 颯?
On'yomi: サツ、ソウ (SATSU, SOU). Kun'yomi: さっ.と (satto).
How many strokes does 颯 have?
颯 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 風 (wind).
Is 颯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 颯 (sudden, quick, sound of the wind) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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