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On'yomi
ボン・ハン
BON / HAN
Kun'yomi
およ.そ・おうよ.そ・すべ.て
oyoso / ouyoso / subete

commonplace · ordinary · mediocre

Details

Strokes3
Frequency#1730
Radicaltable(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes3

Component Breakdown

=

table + 丶

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of wind blowing. All.

Symbolism

Ordinary person, mediocre, extraordinary. Represents ordinary.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

平々凡々

へいへいぼんぼん

very ordinary; mediocre; all-too-common; very ordinary

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 凡 mean in Japanese?

凡 means commonplace, ordinary, mediocre.

How do you read 凡?

On'yomi: ボン、ハン (BON, HAN). Kun'yomi: およ.そ、おうよ.そ、すべ.て (oyoso, ouyoso, subete).

How many strokes does 凡 have?

凡 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 几 (table).

Is 凡 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 凡 (commonplace, ordinary, mediocre) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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