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免
On'yomi
メン
MEN
Kun'yomi
まぬか.れる・まぬが.れる
manukareru / manugareru
excuse · dismissal
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of woman giving birth. Escape.
Symbolism
Exemption, license, escape. Represents escaping.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 免
免状めんじょうdiploma
免職めんしょくsacking
免許めんきょlicense
免疫めんえきimmunity
免除めんじょexemption
赦免しゃめんremission
Four-Character Compounds
免許皆伝
めんきょかいでん
possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership
無罪放免
むざいほうめん
acquittal
天下御免
てんかごめん
licensed; chartered; officially allowed
帯刀御免
たいとうごめん
a non-samurai being granted the privilege of wearing a sword (during the Edo period)
Other kanji with the same meaning
“excuse”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 免 mean in Japanese?
免 means excuse, dismissal.
How do you read 免?
On'yomi: メン (MEN). Kun'yomi: まぬか.れる、まぬが.れる (manukareru, manugareru).
How many strokes does 免 have?
免 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 儿 (legs).
Is 免 a good kanji for a tattoo?
免 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means excuse, dismissal. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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