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刊
On'yomi
カン
KAN
publish · carve · engrave
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dry and sword. Carving plate with sword.
Symbolism
Publish, issue, publication. Represents publishing.
Component Breakdown
刊=
干刂
干 + sword
Words & Expressions
Words written with 刊
刊行かんこうissue
新刊しんかんnew book
日刊にっかんdaily issue
夕刊ゆうかんevening paper
月刊げっかんmonthly issue
朝刊ちょうかんmorning paper
Proverbs & Idioms
定刊は信用の礎
ていかんはしんようのいしずえ
Regular publication is the foundation of trust
Consistent publishing builds credibility
Anime & Manga
月刊少女野崎くん
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
A well-known work with 刊 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 刊 mean in Japanese?
刊 means publish, carve, engrave.
How do you read 刊?
On'yomi: カン (KAN).
How many strokes does 刊 have?
刊 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 刊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
刊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means publish, carve, engrave. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.