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What is the Kanji for 'Crazy' and 'Lunatic'? | 狂

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Crazy' and 'Lunatic', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Crazy' and 'Lunatic' is 狂.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crazy, Lunatic

    Reading

    kunyomiくる

    kuru

    onyomiきょう

    kyou

    Parts

    Dog King

    Example Word

    狂う: crazy or broken. The Japanese verb '狂う (くるう)' can have two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'crazy', referring to a state of mental instability or irrational behavior. For example: he went crazy「彼は狂った」(かれはくるった). The second meaning is 'broken', referring to something that is out of order or not functioning correctly. For example: the clock is broken「時計が狂っている」(とけいがくるっている). The context in which this verb is used will determine which meaning is intended. It's important to note that '狂う' can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or plans that have gone awry.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    715

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dog

    kanji

    Meaning

    King

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    狂う

    Meaning

    Crazy, Broken

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 犬 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Narrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Form, Condition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Silent, Shut up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Offer, Offering

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seize, Catch game

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prostrated

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hunting, Hunt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beast, Animal

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part 王 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ball, Jewel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reason

    kanji

    Meaning

    Whole, All

    kanji

    Meaning

    Master

    kanji

    Meaning

    Appear, Current

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hope, Ambition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sheep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Saint, Holy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ball

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ring, Surround

    kanji

    Meaning

    Levy, Symptom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Squad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Display, Present

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ball, Pearl

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tinker with

    kanji

    Meaning

    Effulgent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cauldron

Learn the Kanji

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What does 狂 mean?

狂 means 'Crazy' and 'Lunatic'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.