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Strokes8
Radical人person(2)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and phonetic. Strong and just person.
Symbolism
Upright, sincere, strong. Represents straight character.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Showing strength
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
侃侃諤諤
かんかんがくがく
outspoken; arguing (heatedly) what one believes in; insisting on something without restraint
Related Figures & Stories
郭侃
Name contains 侃
Guo Kan was a Chinese general who served the Mongol Empire in their conquest of China and the West.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 侃 mean in Japanese?
侃 means strong, just, righteous, peace-loving.
How do you read 侃?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: つよ.い (tsuyoi).
How many strokes does 侃 have?
侃 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 侃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
侃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means strong, just, righteous, peace-loving. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.