Kanji
What does the kanji 襲 mean?
襲 means raiding, attacking; succeeding, inheriting. On'yomi シュウ. Kun'yomi おそ.う、かさ.ね.
Quick facts| On'yomi | シュウ |
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| Kun'yomi | おそ.う、かさ.ね |
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| Strokes | 22 |
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| Main radical | 衣 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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襲On'yomi シュウKun'yomi おそ.う、かさ.ね
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework22 strokes
raiding, attacking; succeeding, inheriting
Memory hook
The dragon standing (立) in a coat (衣) of scales, striking without warning — ATTACK, SUCCEED TO.
Stroke order · 22 strokes
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Common words
- 襲うおそうto attack, strike; to succeed to (a position)
- 襲撃しゅうげきraid, surprise attack
