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叶
On'yomi
キョウ
KYOU
Kun'yomi
かな.える・かな.う
kanaeru / kanau
grant · answer
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and ten. Ten mouths agreeing.
Symbolism
Come true, realize, fulfill. Represents wish being achieved.
Component Breakdown
叶=
口十
mouth + 十
Words & Expressions
Words written with 叶
叶うかなうcome true
叶えるかなえるmake come true
Proverbs & Idioms
念ずれば花開く
ねんずればはなひらく
If you pray earnestly, flowers will bloom
Strong wishes and perseverance lead to success
Anime & Manga
願いを叶えてもらおうと悪魔を召喚したけど、可愛かったので結婚しました ～悪魔の新妻～
My New Devil Wife
A well-known work with 叶 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 叶 mean in Japanese?
叶 means grant, answer.
How do you read 叶?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: かな.える、かな.う (kanaeru, kanau).
How many strokes does 叶 have?
叶 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 叶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
叶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means grant, answer. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.