Japanese symbol for “conquer”
打ち勝つ
うちかつ
Romaji: uchikatsu
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat
In Japanese, conquer is 打ち勝つ, read うちかつ (uchikatsu).
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, vi to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat
- v5t, vi to overcome (a difficulty)
- v5t, vi to out-hit
Written forms: 打ち勝つ、打ち克つ、打勝つ、打克つ. Readings: うちかつ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “conquer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 討つ | うつ utsu | to attack; to destroy; to defeat |
| 落とす | おとす otosu | to win over; to seduce; to conquer (unwillingness) |
| 征する | せいする seisuru | to conquer; to subjugate; to overcome |
| 従える | したがえる shitagaeru | to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue |
| 獲る | とる toru | to win (a title, prize, etc.); to conquer |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 打つ | うつ utsu | to hit; to strike; to knock |
| 打撃 | だげき dageki | blow; shock; strike |
| 打ち上げ | うちあげ uchiage | launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; shooting off (fireworks) |
| 安打 | あんだ anda | safe hit |
| 打破 | だは daha | breaking down; defeating; abolishing |
| 打線 | だせん dasen | batting line-up; batting order |
| 勝利 | しょうり shouri | victory; triumph; win |
| 優勝 | ゆうしょう yuushou | overall victory; championship; winning the title |
See also: Chinese symbol for “conquer”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.