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Kanji 威

9 strokes

Meaning

intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten

On'yomi
イ
Kun'yomi
おどすおどしおどかす
Strokes
9
JLPT
N1
School grade
Secondary school
Kanken
4級
Frequency
#1103 / 2500

Stroke order

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  9. 9

Words with 威

  • 威張る

    いばる

    to be proud, to swagger

    N2
  • 権威

    けんい

    authority, power, influence

    N1
  • 威力

    いりょく

    power, might, authority

    N1

Example sentences

  • 彼かれは刑法けいほうの権威けんいだ。

    He is an authority on criminal law.

  • 威張いばる人ひとって、好すきじゃないのよね。

    I don't like people who act all high and mighty.

  • 病気びょうきは人類じんるいにとって脅威きょういである。

    Disease is a threat to human beings.

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