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喚
On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
わめ.く
wameku
yell · cry · call · scream · summon
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
喚=
口奐
mouth + 奐
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Calling with mouth.
Symbolism
Arouse, summon, call. Represents calling.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
阿鼻叫喚
あびきょうかん
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells; agonizing cries
Proverbs & Idioms
大声で喚いても響かぬ
おおごえでわめいてもひびかぬ
Shouting loudly has no echo
Mere noise without substance has no effect
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 喚 mean in Japanese?
喚 means yell, cry, call, scream, summon.
How do you read 喚?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: わめ.く (wameku).
How many strokes does 喚 have?
喚 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 喚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 喚 (yell, cry, call, scream, summon) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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