Japanese symbol for “avenge”
討つ
うつ
Romaji: utsu
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer
In Japanese, avenge is 討つ, read うつ (utsu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5t, vt to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
Written forms: 討つ、撃つ、伐つ. Readings: うつ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “avenge”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 無念を晴らす | むねんをはらす munen'oharasu | to take revenge; to avenge; to settle a score |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 検討 | けんとう kentou | consideration; examination; investigation |
| 討論 | とうろん touron | debate; discussion |
| 討議 | とうぎ tougi | debate; discussion |
| 掃討 | そうとう soutou | cleaning up (enemy remnants); sweeping clean (of opponents); mopping up |
| 討伐 | とうばつ toubatsu | subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing |
See also: Chinese symbol for “avenge”.
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