並
row · and · besides · as well as · line up · rank with · rival · equal
Details
Description
Side by side - two figures standing level. Lining up, and being on equal footing.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of two people standing. Standing together.
Symbolism
Line up, parallel, row. Represents lining up.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Overcoming sorrow
Component Breakdown
䒑 + 业
Words & Expressions
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 並 mean in Japanese?
並 means row, and, besides, as well as, line up, rank with, rival, equal. Side by side - two figures standing level. Lining up, and being on equal footing.
How do you read 並?
On'yomi: ヘイ、ホウ (HEI, HOU). Kun'yomi: な.み、なみ、なら.べる、なら.ぶ、なら.びに (nami, nami, naraberu, narabu, narabini).
How many strokes does 並 have?
並 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 一 (one).
Is 並 a good kanji for a tattoo?
並 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means row, and, besides, as well as, line up, rank with, rival, equal. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.