Excessive in Japanese
"excessive" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "excessive". The most common choice is shown first.
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excessive, overflow, spread out
Reading: ran
18 strokes · wisdom, dynamic
Where it comes from
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'watch' (監), depicting water overflowing beyond control. Means excess and lack of restraint.
What it carries
Symbolizes excess, abuse, and lack of moderation. Represents actions beyond measure and the harm they cause.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for excessive?
The most common kanji for "excessive" is 濫, read as ran. It means excessive, overflow, spread out. Related kanji: 泰 (excessive).
How many strokes does 濫 have?
濫 has 18 strokes.