凶
Kanji · N1
凶 / villain
Kanji for villain, evil, or bad luck.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
凶 carries the meaning villain, evil, or bad luck.
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Common compounds with 凶
凶悪きょうあくatrocious / heinous / fiendish
凶器きょうきdangerous weapon / lethal weapon / deadly weapon
元凶げんきょうringleader / main culprit
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