免
excuse · dismissal
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of woman giving birth. Escape.
Symbolism
Exemption, license, escape. Represents escaping.
Words & Expressions
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; possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo)
無罪放免
むざいほうめん
acquittal; acquittal
天下御免
てんかごめん
licensed; chartered; officially allowed; licensed
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); a non-samurai being granted the privilege of wearing a sword (during the Edo period)
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?
Yes. 免 (excuse, dismissal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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