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Japanese symbol for “trample”

Romaji: fumiarasu
to trample (down); to crush (by trampling); to ravage

In Japanese, trample is , read (fumiarasu).

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

  1. v5s, vt to trample (down); to crush (by trampling); to ravage

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

step, trample, carry through
on: トウ
kun: ふ.む、ふ.まえる
15 strokes · JLPT 1
laid waste, rough, rude
on: コウ
kun: あ.らす、あ.れる、あら.い、すさ.ぶ
9 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “trample”

WordReadingMeaning
ふみしだく fumishidakuto trample; to crush underfoot
ふみつぶす fumitsubusuto trample; to crush underfoot
ふみやぶる fumiyaburuto break by stepping on; to trample; to stomp on

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
ぶとう butoudance (esp. Western style); dancing
ふみきり fumikirirailway crossing; railroad crossing; train crossing
ふむ fumuto step on; to tread on; to trample on
あしぶみ ashibumistepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping
ざっとう zattouhustle and bustle; throng; crowd
ふまえる fumaeruto be based on; to take into account; to build upon
こうや kouyawasteland; wilderness; deserted land
あれる areruto become stormy; to become rough (of the sea)

See also: Chinese symbol for “trample”.

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.

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