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堪
On'yomi
カン・タン
KAN / TAN
Kun'yomi
た.える・たま.る・こら.える・こた.える
taeru / tamaru / koraeru / kotaeru
withstand · endure · support · resist
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and extreme. Enduring like earth.
Symbolism
Proficient, endure, durable. Represents enduring.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Component Breakdown
堪=
土甚
earth + 甚
Words & Expressions
Words written with 堪
堪能たんのうproficient
堪らないたまらないunbearable
Proverbs & Idioms
堪忍袋の緒が切れる
かんにんぶくろのおがきれる
The string of the patience bag breaks
To reach the end of one's patience and explode in anger
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 堪 mean in Japanese?
堪 means withstand, endure, support, resist.
How do you read 堪?
On'yomi: カン、タン (KAN, TAN). Kun'yomi: た.える、たま.る、こら.える、こた.える (taeru, tamaru, koraeru, kotaeru).
How many strokes does 堪 have?
堪 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 堪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
堪 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means withstand, endure, support, resist. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.