剋
剋: overcome
overcome; defeat
9 strokesNames & literary · Rare kanji (1級 range)in 2 words here
Readings
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Kunかつ
Mostly 下剋上 (げこくじょう, the low overthrowing the high); 克 is the usual simpler form.
Key words
下剋上げこくじょうinferiors overthrowing superiors
相剋そうこくrivalry; conflict
剋こくovercome
Example sentences
戦国の世は、まさに下剋上の時代だった。
The Warring States era was truly an age when inferiors overthrew their superiors.
兄弟の相剋が、一族を二つに分けてしまった。
The rivalry between the brothers split the clan in two.
新人が先輩を抜いて社長になるとは、まるで下剋上だ。
A newcomer passing his seniors to become president is a real case of the low overthrowing the high.