Dialect in Japanese

"dialect" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

弁

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valve, petal, braid, speech, dialect, discrimination, dispose of, distinguish, conical cap

Reading: ben

5 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of private and hands. Handling with hands.

What it carries

Lunch box, defense, explanation. Represents speech.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for dialect?

The most common kanji for "dialect" is 弁, read as ben. It means valve, petal, braid. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 弁 have?

弁 has 5 strokes.