The kanji 凶 primarily conveys the idea of "bad," "ominous," "unlucky," or "disaster." It suggests something negative, unfavorable, or potentially dangerous. It often implies a situation or event that brings harm, trouble, or misfortune. It can also refer to something violent or fierce.

・On-yomi (音読み): キョウ (kyou) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, but it is often used in compound words, so it doesn't have a direct Kun-yomi.

⚫︎凶作 Translation: Crop failure, poor harvest. ⚫︎凶器 Translation: A dangerous weapon, a deadly weapon. ⚫︎吉凶 Translation: Good luck and bad luck; fate, fortune. (The kanji 吉 means "good luck.")

The kanji 凶 is a pictograph. The original form of the character depicted a pit or a trap, representing a place of danger or an event that could lead to negative consequences. Over time, the form evolved to its current shape.