Kanji
What does the kanji 脅 mean?
脅 means threatening, intimidating; armpit, side. On'yomi キョウ. Kun'yomi おびや.かす、おど.す、おど.かす.
Quick facts| On'yomi | キョウ |
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| Kun'yomi | おびや.かす、おど.す、おど.かす |
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| Strokes | 10 |
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| Main radical | 肉 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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脅On'yomi キョウKun'yomi おびや.かす、おど.す、おど.かす
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes
threatening, intimidating; armpit, side
Memory hook
Three strengths (力) bearing down on the ribs (月) — THREATEN, FLANK.
Stroke order · 10 strokes
Common words
- 脅すおどすto threaten, intimidate
- 脅迫きょうはくthreat, intimidation, extortion
- 脅かすおどかすto startle, give a fright
- 脅かすおびやかすto threaten, endanger
