“Unmerciful” or “Merciless” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “苛”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “苛” means “Rigorous”, “Cruel” or “Harsh” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “苛”
Jouyou Kanji “苛” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 8 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | か(ka) |
| Kun-Yomi | いら(だつ)(ira(datsu)) |
| いじ(める)(iji(meru)) | |
| きび(しい)(kibi(shii)) | |
| さいな(む)(saina(mu)) | |
| むご(い)(mugo(i)) | |
| わずら(わしい)(wazura(washii)) | |
| Meanings | Oppress, Tyrannize |
| Severe, Strict, Terrible | |
| Troublesome, Annoying | |
| Irritated, Impatient | |
| Blame, Aggravate |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “苛”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 苛虐(かぎゃく-ka gya ku) | Cruel treatment, Cruel, Vicious, Savage, Merciless |
| 苛酷(かこく-ka ko ku) | Severity, Harsh, Unmerciful, Merciless |
| 苛政は虎よりも猛し(かせいはとらよりもたけし-ka se i wa to ra yo ri mo ta ke shi) | The harm caused by bad government to the people is greater than the harm caused by tigers |
| 苛税(かぜい-ka ze i) | Heavy taxation |
| 苛責(かせき or かしゃく-ka se ki (or) ka sha ku) | Pangs, Torment, Maltreatment |
| 苛斂誅求(かれんちゅうきゅう-ka re n chu un kyu u) | Exaction of heavy taxes, Imposing oppressive taxes |
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