虐 — 9 strokes ／ Radical「虍」
道3Junior high level ／ 9 strokes ／ Radical「虍」
- On
- ギャク
- Kun
- しいた.げる
- Meaning
- tyrannize; oppress
Origin
虍 "tiger" with 爪 "claw": a tiger pinning with its claws — to tyrannize.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| ギャク | 虐待・虐殺・残虐 |
|---|---|
| しいたげる | 虐げる |
Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 虐待ぎゃくたい
abuse; maltreatment
- 残虐ざんぎゃく
brutality
Example
動物の虐待は許されない。
Cruelty to animals is not permitted.
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