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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of well for mining. Red.
Symbolism
Careful, diligent, red. Represents red.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
臍下丹田
せいかたんでん
pit of the stomach; pit of the stomach
Proverbs & Idioms
丹精込めて
たんせいこめて
With great care
Putting one's heart into something
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 丹 mean in Japanese?
丹 means rust-colored, red, red lead, pills, sincerity.
How do you read 丹?
On'yomi: タン (TAN). Kun'yomi: に (ni).
How many strokes does 丹 have?
丹 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 丶 (dot).
Is 丹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 丹 (rust-colored, red, red lead, pills, sincerity) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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