Clan in Japanese
"clan" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "clan". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
氏族 is a clan by blood. 一族 is an extended family. 藩 is a feudal domain, the political unit a samurai served. 閥 is a faction or clique, a clan by interest rather than blood.
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Top pick
clan, enclosure
Reading: han
18 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of grass and phonetic. Grass domain.
What it carries
Domain, feudal lord, abolition of domains. Represents domain.
Related kanji for "clan"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for clan?
The most common kanji for "clan" is 藩, read as han. It means clan, enclosure. Related kanji: 閥 (clan).
How many strokes does 藩 have?
藩 has 18 strokes.