傷
KANJI DETAIL
wound · injury
On readingしょう13 strokesN2
Radical 人 · personStroke order
Loading the stroke order for 傷.
Japanese readings
- On reading
- しょう
- Kun reading
- きず, いたむ, いためる
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
傷refers to a wound or scratch and is readきずas an independent word. - Basic usage: It is used for bodily wounds, scratches on objects, and emotional hurt.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Being hurt and causing hurt
傷つく(きずつく)focuses on being hurt, while傷つける(きずつける)focuses on causing hurt. The particles differ in心が傷つくand心を傷つける.