威
Kanji · N1
威 / intimidate
Kanji for intimidate, dignity, or majesty.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | イ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おど.す、おど.し、おど.かす | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
威 carries the meaning intimidate, dignity, or majesty.
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Common compounds with 威
球威きゅういstuff
威厳いげんdignity / majesty / solemnity
威張るいばるto put on airs / to act big / to throw one's weight about
権威けんいauthority / power / influence
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