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判
On'yomi
ハン・バン
HAN / BAN
Kun'yomi
わか.る
wakaru
judgement · judgment · signature · stamp · seal
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Strokes7
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Radical刀knife(2)
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Component Breakdown
判=
半刂
半 + sword
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of half and sword. Judging by cutting in half.
Symbolism
Judgment, trial, criticism. Represents judging.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
判官贔屓
ほうがんびいき
sympathy for a tragic hero; rooting for the underdog; sympathy for a tragic hero
欠席裁判
けっせきさいばん
trial in absentia; judgment by default (judgement); trial in absentia
Proverbs & Idioms
判で押したよう
はんでおしたよう
Like stamped with a seal
Exactly the same without variation