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傘
On'yomi
サン
SAN
Kun'yomi
かさ
kasa
umbrella
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and scatter. Scattering rain.
Symbolism
Umbrella, rain umbrella, parasol. Represents umbrella.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 傘
日傘ひがさsunshade
傘下さんかaffiliated with
Four-Character Compounds
乳母日傘
おんばひがさ
(bringing up a child) with greatest care pampering (him, her) with material comforts of a rich family; (being brought up) in a hothouse atmosphere
Proverbs & Idioms
傘を借りる
かさをかりる
Borrowing an umbrella
Using someone else's authority
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 傘 mean in Japanese?
傘 means umbrella.
How do you read 傘?
On'yomi: サン (SAN). Kun'yomi: かさ (kasa).
How many strokes does 傘 have?
傘 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 傘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
傘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means umbrella. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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