参
nonplussed · three (in documents) · going · coming · visiting · visit · be defeated · die · be madly in love · participate · take part in
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of pattern and private. Participating.
Symbolism
Participate, visit shrine, reference. Represents joining.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Component Breakdown
厶 + big + 彡
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
参ったと言わせる
まいったといわせる
To make them say uncle
Defeating someone completely
Anime & Manga
炎炎ノ消防隊 参ノ章
Fire Force Season 3
A well-known work with 参 in its Japanese title.
夏目友人帳 参
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3
A well-known work with 参 in its Japanese title.
ハイキュー!! リエーフ見参！
HAIKYU!!: Lev Appears!
A well-known work with 参 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 参 mean in Japanese?
参 means nonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit, be defeated, die, be madly in love, participate, take part in.
How do you read 参?
On'yomi: サン、シン (SAN, SHIN). Kun'yomi: まい.る、まい-、まじわる、みつ (mairu, mai, majiwaru, mitsu).
How many strokes does 参 have?
参 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 厶 (private).
Is 参 a good kanji for a tattoo?
参 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means nonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit, be defeated, die, be madly in love, participate, take part in. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.