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What is the Kanji for 'Might' and 'Intimidate'? | 威

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Might' and 'Intimidate' is 威.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Might, Intimidate

    Reading

    onyomi

    i

    Parts

    Woman

    Example Word

    権威: authority. The Japanese noun '権威 (けんい)' refers to 'authority' in the sense of power, influence, or expertise. It is often used to describe someone or something that commands respect or is recognized as an expert in a particular field. For example: He is an authority in the field of science「彼は科学の分野で権威です」(かれはかがくのぶんやでけんいです). This book is considered an authority on Japanese history「この本は日本の歴史に関する権威とされています」(このほんはにほんのれきしにかんするけんいとされています). The word can also imply a sense of legitimacy or official power, such as in the context of institutions or leaders.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    925

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Woman

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    権威

    Meaning

    Authority

    word

    威張る

    Meaning

    Boast

    word

    脅威

    Meaning

    Threat

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 38 kanji contain the part 女 as well.

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    Number

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    Older sister

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    Meaning

    Younger sister

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    Cheap, Relax

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    Begin

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    Meaning

    Like, Fond

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    Meaning

    Marriage

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    Meaning

    Important, Need

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    Meaning

    Daughter, Girl

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lady

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    Meaning

    Wife

    kanji

    姿

    Meaning

    Shape, Figure

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    Meaning

    Surname, Family name

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marry, Bride

    kanji

    婿

    Meaning

    Bridegroom, Groom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Committee

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Disturb

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cherry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exquisite, Marvelous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gentle, Come to terms

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dislike

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pregnant, Swollen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pregnant, Pregnancy

    kanji

    Meaning

    As, Likeness

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marriage, Marry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Enjoyment, Recreation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Intermediary, Mediator

    kanji

    Meaning

    Princess

    kanji

    Meaning

    Princess, Queen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lass, Young lady

    kanji

    Meaning

    Legitimate heir, Legitimate wife

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old woman

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    Meaning

    Irrational, Reckless

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    Meaning

    Servant, Dude

    kanji

    Meaning

    Princess, Beauty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Envy, Jealous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bewitched

    kanji

    Meaning

    Envy, Jealous

Learn the Kanji

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What does 威 mean?

威 means 'Might' and 'Intimidate'.

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.