傍
bystander · side · besides · while · nearby · third person
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and beside. Person beside.
Symbolism
Beside, bystander, side. Represents beside.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Component Breakdown
person + 旁
Words & Expressions
Words written with 傍
Four-Character Compounds
傍若無人
ぼうじゃくぶじん
behaving outrageously as though there were no one around; acting without consideration for others; arrogance
拱手傍観
きょうしゅぼうかん
stand idly by and watch
袖手傍観
しゅうしゅぼうかん
looking on with folded arms (with one's hands in one's sleeves); remaining a passive onlooker
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 傍 mean in Japanese?
傍 means bystander, side, besides, while, nearby, third person.
How do you read 傍?
On'yomi: ボウ (BOU). Kun'yomi: かたわ.ら、わき、おか-、はた、そば (katawara, waki, oka, hata, soba).
How many strokes does 傍 have?
傍 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 傍 a good kanji for a tattoo?
傍 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bystander, side, besides, while, nearby, third person. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.