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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and half. Half person.
Symbolism
Accompany, partner, companion. Represents accompanying.
Component Breakdown
person + 半
Words & Expressions
Words written with 伴
Four-Character Compounds
伴食大臣
ばんしょくだいじん
nominal (figurehead) minister; titular minister
伴食宰相
ばんしょくさいしょう
incompetent cabinet minister; figurehead minister
Anime & Manga
岸辺露伴は動かない
Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe
A well-known work with 伴 in its Japanese title.
異世界ワンターンキル姉さん ～姉同伴の異世界生活はじめました～
My One-Hit Kill Sister
A well-known work with 伴 in its Japanese title.
岸辺露伴 ルーヴルへ行く
Rohan at the Louvre
A well-known work with 伴 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 伴 mean in Japanese?
伴 means consort, accompany, bring with, companion.
How do you read 伴?
On'yomi: ハン、バン (HAN, BAN). Kun'yomi: ともな.う (tomonau).
How many strokes does 伴 have?
伴 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 伴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
伴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means consort, accompany, bring with, companion. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.