偏
partial · side · left-side radical · inclining · biased
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and flat. Person being biased.
Symbolism
Prejudice, bias, lean. Represents bias.
Component Breakdown
person + 扁
Words & Expressions
Words written with 偏
Four-Character Compounds
不偏不党
ふへんふとう
impartiality; neutrality; independence
偏旁冠脚
へんぼうかんきゃく
radicals of a kanji (left, right, crown and lower); kanji components
知育偏重
ちいくへんちょう
too much intellectual training; overemphasis on intellectual education
無私無偏
むしむへん
to think or act fairly without concern for one's own benefit
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 偏 mean in Japanese?
偏 means partial, side, left-side radical, inclining, biased.
How do you read 偏?
On'yomi: ヘン (HEN). Kun'yomi: かたよ.る (katayoru).
How many strokes does 偏 have?
偏 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 偏 a good kanji for a tattoo?
偏 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means partial, side, left-side radical, inclining, biased. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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